By Kerry Hoffschneider
Jamie Gustafson's six-year enlistment in the U.S. Air Force and deployment for Iraqi Freedom taught her the value of community.
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As part of the PhD work, Jamie Gustafson is asking farmers, ranchers and small business employees and owners to fill out a survey by Sept. 30.
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