Gregory Fulkerson featured on Side by Side podcast
Gregory Fulkerson, professor of sociology and chair of geography and environmental sustainability at SUNY Oneonta, was recently featured on Side by Side, a podcast produced by University of Minnesota Extension. His episode was titled “Dr. Greg Fulkerson traces the history of rural–urban interdependence from ancient times to today.” In the episode, Fulkerson explored how rural and urban places are not distinct places, but actually a complex adaptive system, describing how trade has connected rural producers and urban consumers for thousands of years, which has fueled urban growth while often placing unequal demands on rural communities over time. Overall, Fulkerson made the case for stronger, more resilient regional systems that recognize our rural–urban interdependence.