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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.

Carol Richardson Smith shares memories of years of judging 4-H projects at the fair.

I interviewed my father about his experience as a pilot during 9/11

Grandma (Diane) and Me (Ronan) talk about my Grandmas life during the Cold War and her most memorable moments!

Katie and Tony Pedretti are at home the evening of Sunday, April 28th, 2024 talking about earning a strip(e) on her gray belt at UFC, watching the total solar eclipse and her new backyard friends.

Tony and Josh are at home the evening of Sunday, April 28th, 2024 talking about earning a gray belt at UFC, chatting with Roblox friends on Discord, watching the total solar eclipse and mapmaking in Ro-Scale Sandbox.

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 (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 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.

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Interviewing my mom Joanna Perkowski on WW2 and immigration

I interviewed Michelle Vice, my mom. I asked her questions about her past, how she met my dad and knew he was the one. Memories about when she was pregnant with me and my twin sister and her favorite memories...

Katie and Tony Pedretti are at home the morning of Sunday, December 31st, 2023 talking about Christmas gifts such as her scooter, clothes and tablet, the Pedretti family dice game, her birthday party, earning a gray belt at UFC and...

Tony and Josh are at home the evening of Saturday, December 30th, 2023 talking about school tests, grades, a Christmas gift - addon to Roblox's After the Flash - Winter Tide, Lego kits and practicing the saxophone.

Jack (15) speaks with his grandpa Dave (78) about his life growing up in Southern Illinois with a big family including four brothers.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Briella Woods (15) interviews her mom, Tasha Woods (45), about her experience meeting her husband and their love story. Mrs. Woods shares her story about the unusual way she met...

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

about my granddad’s life.

Will Stoner (47) talks to his son, Chase Stoner (15) about where he grew up in Aurora, Illinois. He grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood but it was still a close, tight community. He shares his experiences in meeting his...

Ranya Shah(14) interviewed Meera Kansal(74) about life before and after her journey to America. We talk about academics, political involvement, adjusting to a new life and more.

I (Cora, 15) interviewed my mother’s parents, Nana (Bonnie, 70) and Papa (John, 70). They talked about their time growing up as well as raising my mother.

Interview with my mother Lorena Sanchez. She is a 36 year old female.