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Todd Western III talks about the legacy of being from one of the first black farming families in Iowa, building community between black farmers, and the inaugural Iowa Farmers of Color Conference.

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

Lizzie Cusick shares early memories of her grandfather's farm, and a surprise trade of a loving cat for a angry goose.

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.

Nathan Anderson shares how helping animals give birth on his farm can be a messy and funny process.

Jay’s Dad described his time serving in the army

Tom Cotter is a fourth generation farmer from Austin, MN. He shares about the death of his dad, and appreciating the gift of storytelling in the field.

Maureen Horsley shares with her husband Joel, memories of winter while growing up on a farm in northwest Iowa during the 1950's.

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

My grandpa, David Grebe, is 84 and shared his experience during the 60s and 70s. He talks about his opinions on the Vietnam war, his experiences with the JFK assassination, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.