Jerry Hembd is associate professor in the department of business and economics at the University of Wisconsinndash;Superior, a State Specialist in Community and Economic Development with the University of Wisconsinndash;Extension, and Director of the Northern Center for Community and Economic Development, which is a joint venture of both UW institutions.nbsp; He has been working and teaching in the area of community development for over twenty years.nbsp; He also has considerable international experience, including work in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India. Jody Padgham has been the Education Director of the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service since 2002.nbsp; She is the… editor of several publications, including the bi-monthlyOrganic Broadcasternewspaper, and booksOrganic Dairy Farming, Raising Poultry on PastureandWomen in Charge, Tales and Teaching from our Farms.nbsp; She raises sheep and pastured poultry on a 60-acre grass farm in central Wisconsin.