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As a graduate student studying health promotion at Springfield College, I interview Felix, an international student from Germany about his perspective on food security growing up in Germany and his short time in America.

One Small Step conversation partners Melissa Coleman (54) and Christa Galipeau (49) talk about growing up on farms, connection to place, disillusionment with political parties, communicating with others, and parenting twins.

Join Lauren & Rob of Pine Barrens Post as they discuss their homesteading business, the importance of Pinelands traditions, and the ways in which they keep the history and culture alive through their products. Pine Barrens Post holds seasonal workshops...

Discussion between Peggy Applegate McCabe, her brother Paul "Shan" Applegate, of Heppner, Oregon, and their first cousin Tony Doherty, of Blackhorse Canyon, in Lexington, Oregon. Recorded at the Doherty Family Reunion in Pendleton, Oregon.

A chat with my Grandpa about our ancestors, tough life choices, and words of wisdom to live by.

Mary Jane Phifer (60), William "Glenn" Phifer (80), and their child, Savannah Phifer (28) discuss their transition from Fredericksburg, Virginia to Mansfield, Missouri, managing their home and farm, and Savannah's experience growing up as the child of older parents.

Emma Linski (36) interviews her father, Joseph Whitmore (70), about his childhood and the person who had the most influence on him, his grandfather.

Max Ryner (23 M) interviews his grandfather Roy "Grampy" Stewart about food insecurity. Topics include: World War II, the Great Depression, Detroit, home cooking, how the pandemic impacted food availability, Meals on Wheels, and more.

Meet at 75 year old Vietnam Vet in Trenton, TN. Jimmy Klein pioneered using horses versus tractors to create sustainable farms and has over 2000 people how to farm with horses versus motorized tractors. He's also an avid beekeeper and...

Tim Paulitz talks about the Koppel Farm Community Gardens in Pullman, Washington and the ways community gardens build relationships, improve food access, and connect people to place.

Rural Roots, Inc. has had a wide and diverse impact on small farms and local food systems on the Palouse and in the Inland Northwest. Community-based and farmer-grown, this nonprofit organization has played a significant role in changing the local...

We talked about the inspiration and mission behind the start of Backyard Harvest, a Moscow, Idaho nonprofit organization working in partnership with their community to connect those with extra fresh produce and those who need it. . And then explored...

For almost 20 years, the Idaho Cultivating Success Program has provided production, marketing and business education for sustainable small farms and ranches across Idaho. Most recently, Idaho Cultivating Success launched a new program, Idaho Farm Link, connecting beginning farmers seeking...

We chatted with Brian Bell from the Whitman Conservation District about the history and significance of the work conservation districts do to save soil, enhance wildlife habitat and improve water quality across the Palouse.

Established in 1974, the Moscow Food Co-op is a cooperatively-owned grocery store whose staff and owners are working together to nourish and nurture their community. As an advocate for Palouse producers and families affected by food insecurity, the Moscow Food...

Cinda Williams, retired University of Idaho Extension Educator, talks about the rise of sustainable agriculture and small farm programs at the University of Idaho.

Charles Carter shares with us the story of his life homesteading and living in Broadus, Montana with his family.

Mary Schaffer shares with us her childhood growing up in Broadus and how her family ended up there.

Family history about homesteading and oil rights.

In this interview we talked about life on the homestead in wyoming, WWII, and his career as a music man.

A conversation with Erin Moore about his childhood Christmas, life on a farm in Texas, homesteading in British Columbia, mathematical statistics, and meeting his wife.

Life and times of Gramma Bee. We explore her life homesteading as a girl in southern Colorado, we talk about her time working in the naval yards in Bremerton during WWII. We talk about bootlegging, life in Los Alamos, family...

Joanne (71) and her husband Andrew (77) talk about how both of their families were part of the homestead program in Oklahoma for Joanne's grandmother and Montana for Andrew's grandparents.

Barbara Kujanpa Saniie (70) tells her son Matthew Saniie (31) the story of her ancestors in the United States starting with her great great grandfather who came from Germany in the 1800s up until meeting Matthew's father in Florida.