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“Family traditions cultivated at local permaculture farm”

(July 2023) Print publication from the Woodsboro-Walkersville News Journal - “The couple’s vision for Blue Glade Farm revolves around agroecological principles. By planting a variety of native species, eliminating synthetic inputs, and eventually raising animals on the land, they aim to integrate their farm into the local ecological landscape…”

“The Bias of ‘Development’: Agricultural Employment in an Industrial World”

(May 2023) Research Paper - “Moreover, historic processes of colonialism, imperialism, and marginalization exacerbate flaws created by an international trade system. These flaws are apparent in many sectors, but are highlighted especially within agriculture through vast disparities in wealth, income, and opportunity between nations considered “developed” or “developing” (these may also be referred to as the global “north” and “south;” however, for the purposes of this paper, the terminology of “development” will be used)…”

“Proposed Thurmont Boulevard project in the works”

(March 2023) Print publication from the Emmitsburg News Journal, in partnership with the Woodsboro-Walkersville News Journal - “The proposed roadway is approximately half a mile long and described by CAO Jim Humerick as “an infrastructure project with connectivity and accessibility components.” Not only will the road provide an additional pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle connection, it will also address aging water and sewage infrastructure and create new environmental opportunities…”

“Pollinators and Food Insecurity in ‘Developing’ States”

(December 2020) Research Paper - “While some studies like that conducted within Aargau, Switzerland demonstrated that there are ways to compensate for native pollinator loss in agri-environment schemes, most, including those in Carajas National Forest in Brazil and throughout New Zealand, have demonstrated the need for immediate and thorough climate action. The loss of pollinators in developing states exacerbates food insecurity by diminishing crops needed to strengthen local economies and feed populations and poses a great risk to human survival…”

“Undocumented immigrants in Frederick deserve hope, not hate”

(October 2019) Online Publication - “The Immigration and Nationality Act fails to specify what actions an undocumented immigrant has to take to be considered what it labels “amenable to removal.” According to the 2019 Frederick County 287(g) Steering Committee Presentation, law enforcement officers detained 1,673 undocumented immigrants between April 11, 2008 and May 31, 2019…”