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PHOTO ESSAY: Grassroots groups tackle social isolation

APTOPIX Social Disconnection Photo Essay - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Josh Pyles grew up on the farm where he now lives in Port Royal, Kentucky. His wife, Ashley Pyles, had never farmed before. But both are fully committed at their Blue Meadow Beef farm, where they and their three children raise beef cattle for local consumers.

“At the end of the day, we want it to be reasonable and affordable for everyone to have access to good, natural, fresh food for their family in a local capacity,” said Ashley Pyles.

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