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Phil Coles on Redesigning Harvesting Processes

Phil Coles ’11G discusses his research on redesigning harvesting processes and his study on demands for locally grown produce. Stay tuned at the end of the podcast for a bonus segment on east coast broccoli.

Chad Meyerhoefer on How Disaster Shocks Affect Farmers’ Health Care

A new study suggests that loss of income due to natural disasters devastating crops and livestock reduces farmers' use of health care services.

Phil Coles and Todd Watkins on Protecting Mushroom Crops from Pests and Diseases

Two Lehigh Business economists are part of a $7 million, multi-university and multidisciplinary USDA grant that aims to develop new ways to protect mushroom crops.