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My research interests throughout my bachelors' degrees in Geography/Environmental
Studies, my master's degree in Geography and my doctoral work in Geography
and Women's Studies have focused on women in agriculture, and specifically
women and sustainable agricutlure. I have lived on farms all my life, and
my mother's changing roles in the farm operation throughout her life have
always intrigued me. Because of her committment to our farm, I was weaned
on goat's milk, collected eggs from my own little chickenns, and helped put
away food for the winter from our garden. As a child, I lived a life that
few people ever experience, or even know about. This way of life is becoming
ever more rare in our urbanizing society; a world where few people realize
that food comes from someplace other than the supermarket. In my personal
and professional life, I am committed to helping build sustainable communities
where food is fresh, healthy and locally grown, and where farmers can live
safe, productive and comfortable lives producing this food. Women on US Farms Research Initiative Webpage Dissertation Excerpts: Link to Acrobat Reader Page (you'll need it to view the files)
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