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The importance of local farming — The UK in NWA

By Roby Brock,

Daniel Caruth, Andreah Gratol, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Grace Penry

Published November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM CST

On today's show, we discuss how local organizations in Arkansas are implementing unique solutions to support the state's vital farming economy. We also highlight TheatreSquared's upcoming performance of a Christmas staple, provide the latest updates on the Folk School building in downtown Fayetteville and more.

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Roby Brock

Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Andreah Gratol

Andreah Gratol is a student reporter studying journalism at the University of Arkansas.

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Grace Penry

Grace Penry is a teaching assistant and MFA candidate at the University of Arkansas in creative writing and translation.

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