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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.

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.

One Small Step conversation partners Najiyah Diana Maxfield (57) and Lynn Zucker (61) discuss their faith journeys, the current political divide, and their concerns about political litmus tests.

Patrick Duganz interviews his song Grayson who was six when the pandemic began. Grayson discusses the upsides of the pandemic (home, and games) and the downsides (school, being advanced for school after the pandemic).

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.

Melissa Ruleman (52) speaks to their spouse Kurt Ruleman (61) about a lifelong love for and career in music.

Spouses Robert Pearce (88) and Mary Ann Pearce (87) talk about their love of farming and the hard work involved in their journey to success at Pearce's Farm Stand. They also discuss the changes they have observed over their lifetimes.

One Small Step conversation partners Buddy Spaulding (64) and Alan Crichton (77) talk about engineering and art and applications in life, as well as religion and religious values, especially related to personal beliefs and complex social issues.

My grandfather Chuck tells me one of his favorite stories to tell during dinner.

The interviewer, Autumn Pickarski(17). Interviews with their 3 family members. Joni Simon(Grandmother,65),Christy Hiatt(Aunt,39) and Elisa Hiatt(Mother,42). They discuss topics about how they grew up,what school was like for them,ancestry etc. They share their stories and thoughts throughout the interview.

Liliana Ortiz a 16 year old oboe student interviews her Teacher Jocelyn Moore. They talk about how Jocelyn grew up with music, her career paths, stories from her jobs, and what makes music special to her. This interview is done...

An interview with Kelly Carle with stories from his life as a horseshoer, farrier, and blacksmith

One Small Step conversation partners Kerry Sack (72) and Jennifer "Jen" Wixson (67) talk about family histories and the people who were most influential to them. Jen describes a nuanced perspective of being "from away," and shares stories articulating personal/political...

One Small Step Conversation partners Todd Lands (46) and Evan Wiig (37) discuss living in a bubble, societal ideals, and systematic issues in education and agriculture.

Tuckerton Seaport Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews J.P. Hand of Goshen, New Jersey. JP has been carving traditional Barnegat Bay decoys for the past 50+ years. In this interview, he discusses how decoy carving became a part of his life,...

One Small Step conversation partners Ann Koepke (46) and Richard Gilmore (70) discuss the differences in their family structures, how they approach politics, and dealing with cancel culture.

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.

On their 65th wedding anniversary, Gene (87) and Joan Dalebroux (85) talk about the joy, adventures, and dangers of farm life in tiny Thiry Daems, Wisconsin. Listen as their daughter Jill talks with them about Belgian traditions, raising a family...

102 year old woman recalls her youth and life residing the entire time within a one block radius on West Hill in the Sharon/Hermitage Area. Highlights include prohibition, travel and family life.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan Doherty (57) and Sheri Tew (62) talk about politics.