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Farming After Disaster in Eastern Kentucky

Katie Myers Rowan Roudebush

December 01, 2022 |

WMMT |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Letcher County, Kentucky

Several organizations, researchers, and area farmers alike are working to get local farmers back on track after catastrophic flooding in the summer of 2022 destroyed many farmers’ crops, tools, and homes by focusing on shifting toward more climate-resilient farming practices and providing resources like compost deliveries to help replenish soil.

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In Recovery, Helping Communities Rebuild After Flooding

Katie Myers

September 16, 2022 |

WMMT |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Kentucky

When severe flooding hit Kentucky, the bakery at the Hemphill Community Center continued to pay its workers to do community support and flood recovery work instead of their typical jobs. The bakery is a recovery-to-work program for people facing addiction, so keeping their jobs and a sense of community helps them continue recovering despite stressful circumstances.

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