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Vanessa Ferguson
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Community Voices Production Coordinator, NPR Illinois
Springfield
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College Business, Sports , Travel, College Sports, Higher education, Education
I can tackle every topic from Celebrity news, politics, sports, health, religion and more.
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By Vanessa Ferguson| NPR Illinois Verified Chad Wallace is the director of rural affairs for the Illinois Environmental Council and a lifelong farmer. He spoke to Community Voices about the impact of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) or factory farms. He explained what CAFOs are, their prevalence in Illinois and the concerns communities have about their environmental impact. Additionally, Chad shared his insight into sustainable farming, and the hurdles farmers face in pivoting farming practices.
Two former UIS roommates explain how to overcome political differences at Chancellor’s Thinker Series
By Vanessa Ferguson| NPR Illinois Verified The University of Illinois Springfield hosts the Chancellor’s Thinkers Series, which seeks to inspire diverse perspectives and encourage intentional thinking within the community. In March the conversation titled “Chancellor’s Thinker Series: A Call to Think On Common Ground,” featured two former UIS roommates Matt Van Vossen and Ryan Melchin, the presidents of the College Democrats and College Republicans, respectively.
By Vanessa Ferguson| NPR Illinois Verified Chad Wallace is the director of rural affairs for the Illinois Environmental Council and a lifelong farmer. He spoke to Community Voices about the impact of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) or factory farms. He explained what CAFOs are, their prevalence in Illinois and the concerns communities have about their environmental impact. Additionally, Chad shared his insight into sustainable farming, and the hurdles farmers face in pivoting farming practices.
Company Info
NPR Illinois
NPR Illinois explains Illinois through information, analysis, and engagement. In-depth multimedia news reports, expert analysis on statewide issues, plus informative engagement events-- all upholding the philosophy and integrity of public journalism. Our programs and storytelling reflect the quality of life across Illinois in context with the nation and the world, and explore how residents may improve it. http://nprillinois.org NPR Illinois (News/Information) - WUIS 91.9 FM/HD Springfield, IL, WIPA 89.3 FM Pittsfield, IL NPR Illinois Classic (24/7 commercial free classical music) - WUIS 91.9-2 HD Springfield IL The X from NPR Illinois (Adult Album Alternative music) - WUIS 91.9-3 HD, Springfield IL
Springfield, Illinois, United States
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Founded: 1975