FL Retired Extension Agent in Iraq

Randall Weiseman June 12, 2007 Florida, General

A retired Florida extension agent is working for agriculture in Iraq. Paul McKellips reports from Iraq on the work that Logan Barbee is doing to help improve conditions for farmers in that country.

Report (3:00 mp3)

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