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A story of marriage, family and onion fields

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.

Matthew Dallas Groenewold was 8 years old when the stock market crashed on “Black Tuesday”, October 29,1929. This is part of his story of growing up during the Great Depression in rural Kingfisher, Oklahoma on his family’s farm and how...

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

This interview was about my grandpa and his family heritage and a little bit about 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.

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.

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

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.