Ag Interrupted
Sarah Mock, Brent Gloy, and David Widmar return to the intersection of agriculture, history, and economics to share the stories and business adventures you’ve never heard. Each episode will take you back to a specific date in history where the team will unpack how chaotic, unsettled, and flat-out bizarre history was. Learn how these random but relevant events have shaped the world we know today and the key lessons for managers and business leaders.
Ag Interrupted
Powell Maps the Colorado River and Sees the Future - August 13, 1869
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Episode 2
The Date: August 13th, 1869
The Event: John Wesley Powell and his nine man crew reach the foot of the Grand Canyon during their journey down the Colorado river
The Story: How Powell's journey shaped the way we understand the potential of the American Southwest and water resources in the region
Guests: William deBuys, conservationist and author, and Gregory McNamee, writer and journalist
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