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Dairy Farm Sparks Fierce Debate In Smith Valley

For rural parts of Northern Nevada, farming has been a mainstay for generations. But in one community, a new farm has awakened fierce debate over public health, the changing face of agriculture and a region's identity. Reno Public Radio's Will Stone has this report.

Construction on the new dairy farm in Lyon County has already begun.

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Listen to Reno Public Radio's Michelle Bliss talk to Will Stone after his last story for the station. Will has accepted a reporting position for KJZZ in Phoenix, AZ.

Will Stone is a former reporter at KUNR Public Radio.
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