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I speak to my grandpa about growing up, his career and work, and how religion applies to his life.

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.

My grandfather shared his childhood on the farm, and the impact it had on his life. He also mentioned his career as a teacher and his military service.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Finishing up the chapter on Papa’s childhood/ the farm.

89 yo Barbara discusses growing up on small farm in Illinois

Twin brothers Alick Gifford (74) and Daniel C. Gifford (74) trace the history of their 185-year-old family farm and discuss evolutions in farming practices.

I talked with my grandfather, GW Godfrey and my great aunt Doris Swain about their childhood on a rural farm in Lee county.

Following the end of World War II, some German Prisoners of War were kept in Ithaca, New York. Buses would bring them to nearby farms where the were fed and worked in the fields.

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....

Dave and Joanne discuss WWII, farming, and child rearing

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...

Friends and former coworkers Jesse Linton (26) and Ethan Smith (42) discuss their time at Garden City Harvest and what it means to them.

A story of marriage, family and onion fields

Part II of Radford Tidwell’s childhood and upbringing, time in the US Navy, marriage to Floy Mae Lovett and journey from Michigan to Alabama

Friends Ben Brown [no age given] and Chris Orsolini (65) sit down to share stories of the food co-op where they both worked and how local and fresh food has continued to be important in both of their lives.

90 years of living- farming in Montana, chemistry, WWII and more

Maryanne Matusko, age 78, grew up in Massachusetts where she worked on farms during her childhood. She married Raymond Matusko who was in the Air Force and traveled to many different areas with her three children before retiring in Currituck.