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Packer Interview - Jessica Shade

The Packer’s Editor Tom Karst talks July 30 with Jessica Shade, director of science programs with The Organic Center.

By Tom Karst
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November 13, 2020 12:08 AM
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The Packer’s Editor Tom Karst talks July 30 with Jessica Shade, director of science programs with The Organic Center.

Shade talks about how she became involved with organic research and how The Organic Center sets its research priorities.

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