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Getting out in the (agricultural) field, building a friendship through poetry

By Josh Droll,

Kyle Kellams, Jasper Logan, Matthew Moore, Jack Travis

Published May 15, 2024 at 2:15 PM CDT

On today's show, we head out to the Farm to learn more about the research at the University of Arkansas away from Old Main. Also, a friendship of two poets— one in Fayetteville, one in Gaza. Plus, the similarities between creating software and music.

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Josh Droll

Josh Droll is a student at the University of Arkansas and a contributor to Ozarks at Large.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Jasper Logan

Jasper Logan is KUAF's community engagement manger.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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