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Podcast: Milwaukee PBS Digital
Episode: Wisconsin native, Craig Thompson's childhood job inspired "Ginseng Roots".
Description: Send us Fan MailDid you know central Wisconsin is one of the leading suppliers of ginseng in the world? We didn't either until we read Craig Thompson's new graphic novel, Ginseng Roots. Thompson grew up in Marathon, Wisconsin just west of Wausau. There, he and his family would serve as farm hands to the local ginseng growers. Ginseng is commonly associated with Asian countries such as China and South Korea and is often touted for it's medicinal benefits. People claim it can help with almost any ailment you might have.The farming of ginseng...