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The Farm Crisis
Midday broadcast from Thief River Falls City Hall
Hosted by Mark Steil
Wednesday February 24, 1999
Hour One: The Farm Crisis Hits Main Street
Hour Two: The Psychological Stress of the Farm Crisis
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A Nobles County farm
HOUR ONE:
Photo: Cara Hetland
Hour One in RealAudio 28.8
GUESTS
Howard Pearson, Pennington County Extension Agent
Bob Bergland, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
The farm crisis hits Main Street. This hour examines the impact of farmers' problems on the economy of the region. Hurt by several years of poor weather, flooding, and crop disease, many farmers near Thief River Falls have gone out of business. The impact shows up in town in the form of lost sales and uncertainty about the future. Guests talk about those impacts and what is ahead for the farm economy and business in this part of the state.
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HOUR TWO: The Psychological Stress of the Farm Crisis
Hour Two in RealAudio 28.8
GUESTS
Winnie Stoltman, counselor with the Disaster Response Network based in East Grand Forks.
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
This hour looks at the emotional toll produced by tough times. A health professional talks about some of the unique problems posed by stress on the farm.
PROGRAM CREDITS
Site producer: Dan Gunderson
Engineer: Rick Hebzynski and Eric Johnson
Host: Mark Steil
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