Todd Western on Being a Black Farmer in Iowa

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 Looks for Lost Pigs

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

Lizzie Cusick, a Cat, and a Goose

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

Tom Cotter Remembers His Dad

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.

Patricia Pinto and Theresa Warren

Patricia Pinto (56) speaks with Practical Farmers of Iowa volunteer Theresa Warren (28). Patricia shares the dream of farming that she's had since childhood, her journey to be a beginning farmer, and her gratitude for the community of knowledge sharing...

Ryan and Jamie Madison

Ryan and Jamie Madison talk about moving back to Iowa to start their farm. They're first generation farmers working to be financially sustainable from farming, and living a life of satisfaction.

Isaac Shipchandler, Jack Irk, and Zoher Shipchandler

Isaac Shipchandler (17) and Jack Irk (18) interview Zoher Shipchandler (81) on his experiences as a college student and immigrant during the late 1960s: 2024-04-18 22:39:46

1960's Interview

Interview with my grandmother asking questions about life in the 60's and questions about the Civil Rights Movement. Life in school and hobbies and music taste.

Oral History Interview

Solomon Jordan: 2024-04-12 21:14:17 Evan Koch and Solomon Jordan talk to Donald Koch about his life experiences during the 1960s and the conditions of the time. He shares insight into his daily life and opinions on matters of the time.

Greg Buchanan

Brynn Dieckmeyer (17) and her grandfather, Greg Buchanan (71), discuss his experience living in America during the 1960’s.

US History: Oral History Interview: Lucy Hoffman

Ray Hoffman (79) talks with his granddaughter Lucy Hoffman (16) about the 1960s and his experiences in the Vietnam War.

"Brady Hinshaw and Libby Elrich"

Brady Hinshaw: 2024-04-11 23:58:46 I Interviewed my Grandma, who lives in Rensselaer, Indiana, and is 71 years old. We discussed the effects of the Vietnam war had on her and her family members/spouse during the 60s (she was 8-16 during...

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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.

William Brockmann and Nick Brockmann talk about life in the 1960s and the Vietnam War

William Brockmann (81) speaks to his grandson, Nick Brockmann (17) about family life in the 1960s and his college and graduate school years leading up to the Vietnam War. Mr. Brockmann also shares some of his recollections of the Vietnam...

Post eclipse ride

mother and daughter, Lilian and Genevieve, talk about their favorite things like stories, food and family while on a road trip.