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A story of marriage, family and onion fields

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Oregon, Noa Stoll (16) interviews her grandma Kathleen Stoll (79) about her childhood, life as a mother, and other in depth details about her life. Kathleen shares stories about her husband, children,...

My dad reminisces about growing up in rural Kentucky in the 1940s

Arnold Duevel talks about growing up in Central Minnesota. Born in 1918, he shares vivid memories of his childhood and teen-aged years. A decorated World War II veteran, Arnold has led a long and momentous life.

Pete Kerns remembers when his pigs escape into the woods of Iowa, and the week of searching with community members that ensued.

Noreen Thomas, of Doubting Thomas Farm, shares the wonder and importance that comes with saving seeds and growing Native food in partnership with the White Earth Nation.

One Small Step conversation partners Beth Watkins (56) and Phil Johnston (45) discuss their backgrounds, their roles as parents, the nuances of social issues, and their shared experience working with children.

Asking my grandma about what her childhood was like and specifically what her traditional Thanksgiving day was like.

Rafael speaks enthusiastically about his time living in the United States and working hard. Rafa talks about currently living, working, and farming in Guapamacataro, Maravatio, but also about he hopes to return to the States to work with his brothers...

Listen to a interesting story about Isabella’s Grandparents.

Most people can't imagine enduring the hardships of war, especially at the age of 18. On November 28, 2017, 14 year-old Olivia Reiner interviewed her great-grandfather, Richard Crum, about his experience in the US Marine Corps during World War II....

One Small Step partners Steven Cochron (44) and Alan Buddendeck (58) discuss their unique careers, sexual abuse in the Catholic church, and concerns with both political parties.

Christine "Chris" Accetturo (59) interviews her friend Len Burks (62) about his family's migration to Montana from the Midwest at the turn of the 20th century.

Daniel Fox(74) talks with his granddaughter, Olivia Fox(17) about his childhood and about the time he spent in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.

Anna Ferris (17) talks with her grandfather Harold Korb (78) about his childhood on a farm in North Dakota and his role in developing one of the earliest memory storage systems in US history.

Friends and colleagues, Art Stoltzfus (63) and Nadia Dames (36), discuss the importance of interfaith relationships and the role trust plays in building interfaith community.

Alex Humphreys (47) shares a conversation with his father, Hugh Humphreys (78), about Hugh’s childhood growing up on a farm, his service in the US Air Force, the wisdom he has learned in his life, and his family.

Granddaughter Maimuna interviews her Nana, Loistine, on her life.

Pueblo relatives Ari Tenorio (Kuu’Trii’Tee) (27) and LaShon Cate (KatiMeé) (34) of the Pueblo of San Felipe talk about their experiences farming as Pueblo women and reflect on how to continue engaging youth in learning to farm.

Cadence Lommori talked with her Papa, James Barsanti, about his life story. This interview included stories and information about his childhood jobs, time in the Navy, and his wife and kids.

Jill Heil [no age given] interviews her parents, Ken Patrick [no age given] and Kathleen "Kathy" Patrick [no age gven] about growing up, having children, and words of wisdom for future generations.

Rosie Friedrich interviews her Grandpa Bruce Friedrich about his childhood in Bessie and Clinton, OK. Grandpa Bruce shares stories of his father's 6 siblings, and all of the cousins that he grew up with. He tells Rosie that he and...

Interviewing Logan Lee about her childhood and outlook on life.

Husband and wife Kelsey Power (43) and Darryl Charleston (59) discuss starting a business together, challenges of being business owners, building a community of farmers, and what their son is learning from their work.

We talked about Lucille’s early childhood on family farm; her memories of her grandparents and early married life in the 1940s.