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  • When a town wants to grow — but not too quickly

    February 08, 2018 |

    Bozeman Daily Chronicle |

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    Response Location: United States, Three Forks, Montana

    The town of Three Forks, Montana has managed to grow at a steady, manageable pace, relying on multiple economic drivers to keep the community afloat while other towns nearby have suffered from over-reliance on the coal and railroad industries. Town leaders learned from the downfall of the railroad boom, investing in businesses processing cement, wheat, and more to maintain economic diversification.

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  • The Hydroponics Revolution

    February 06, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: England, London

    Hydroponics works by growing plants in water without soil, fields or farms. Across the globe, this method is already being implemented as a more cost-effective way of growing food. Farmers and scientists are debating whether it will be the method of farming in the future.

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  • Through boom or bust, Oregon small town rides theme to maintain identity

    February 04, 2018 |

    Bozeman Daily Chronicle |

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    Response Location: United States, Sisters, Oregon

    The small town of Sisters, Oregon seemed doomed to being a bedroom community, a place where people lived but worked elsewhere, until the town tried something new. Developers found a creative way to work with the town to help it grow. They intentionally created a tourism industry in Sisters, and by creating western-themed decor and building up tourist sites, Sisters has grown substantially while still retaining its small-town charm.

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  • Can Food Hubs Scale Nationally and Stay True to the Cause?

    January 31, 2018 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Common Market in Philadelphia is an example of a thriving food hub. A 2017 study showed there are at least 360 active food hubs in America that are helping small farmers sell their produce while helping people access healthy food. Now that the model has been proven at a local level, it remains to be seen whether these food hubs will have success with national expansion, though the Common Market is demonstrating success in three markets already.

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  • It turns out vodka and icy roads can be a good mix

    January 30, 2018 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States

    Although alcohol and driving don't typically go hand-in-hand, researchers found one way to successfully and safely combine the two. By taking the by-products of the distilling process and combining them with the typical road salt that is used to help melt snow during winter conditions, these researchers created a super mixture which enhances the capabilities of melting the ice.

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  • Home at the Headwaters: After recovering from the loss of its founding industry, Three Forks looks to continue bucking the trend of small town Montana

    January 28, 2018 |

    Bozeman Daily Chronicle |

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    Response Location: United States, Three Forks, Montana

    Unlike many other small Montana towns, the community of Three Forks has managed to humbly thrive by investing in several economic drivers rather than rely solely on the railroad as its only large employer. With booming talc and cement plants as well as new entrepreneurial spirit, Three Forks remains steady and continues to renovate for tourists and town-folk alike.

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  • P Is For Phosphorus

    January 26, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Vermont

    Phosphate is used for fertilizer on many farms. However, once the phosphorus washes away, it is next to impossible to recover, thus creating a phosphorus depletion. Using a very on the ground, grassroots approach, a small group of local citizens started asking other citizens to donate their urine to be recycled for the phosphate. After just a year, the group had 600 gallons of urine and after filtering it, it's being used on a local Vermont farm to fertilize hay on a dairy.

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  • With kids' health suffering, one Guatemalan town is trying to adapt to climate change.

    January 23, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Guatemala, Comitancillo

    With climate change warming agriculture lands, many communities are losing ground for farming. In one Guatemalan indigenous community, this resulted in many children becoming malnourished. The community rallied together to make changes that included taking advantage of the warmer weather and learning new techniques for diversifying their crops and conserving water.

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  • Bioeconomy: A global trend?

    January 22, 2018 |

    Deutsche Welle (DW) |

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    Response Location: Finland

    Bioeconomy is the practice of using biological processes and organic materials to reduce waste, and it's gaining traction as a means of business. Finland is home to one of the largest bioproduct mills, where "a whole ecosystem of companies" work together on projects such as converting sustainably logged wood into pulp before selling it to Europe and Asia and producing solid biofuels which will eventually create electricity.

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  • To Help Teachers Buy A Home, This Denver Charter Is Taking A Page From California

    January 22, 2018 |

    Colorado Public Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Only one percent of Denver teachers have the means to buy a home within the city's limits. Landed, an organization that has located places for California educators to live, is now expanding to Colorado. Buyers provide 10 percent of the down payment, while Landed gives the other 10 percent. A representative from Landed explained, "It is not a loan – it is a shared investment."

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