Category Archives: Life

Dominican Republic Trip: Casa de Las Anas and Moncion

Posted on 04/11/2012 by M. A. Schweisguth

During a month-long trip to Grenada and the Dominican Republic, focused on learning about cacao and the agricultural sector, I spent an absolutely wonderful week in at Casa de las Anas in Moncion. (photos!) Moncion is a small municipality two … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Op-Ed: Let’s take back our democracy and reclaim the American Dream

Posted on 10/25/2011 by M. A. Schweisguth

Collaborative Op-Ed, written with John Flynn and placed in the Mail Tribune. This  focuses on simple yet powerful things we can do now to address the issues that have motivated Occupy Wall Street and caused financial, social and environmental distress … Continue reading →

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Media Coverage on ACDI/VOCA volunteer placement in Jordan

Posted on 09/13/2011 by M. A. Schweisguth

The Mail Tribune and Daily Tidings ran articles on my volunteer placement in Jordan through ACDI/VOCA. Mail Tribune piece below. Ashland woman helps Jordanian farmers It’s a lesson in marketing and the possibility for growth  September 13, 2011 By John … Continue reading →

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