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The Best of Our Knowledge #1718: A Big Shakeup at a Small College and Connecting Agriculture to Academics

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan

Published August 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

The campus of the New College of Florida

The conservative takeover of a small liberal arts college in Florida has drawn eyes from across the country, as the state’s Republican Governor, Ron DeSantis, runs for president. A program in New York aims to get more school staffers connected with local farms. And a U.S. Senator is pushing for student loan forgiveness for teachers.

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Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.

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Jody Cowan

One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.

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