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Friends Alex McGregor (71) and Della Evans (91) talk about the importance of community in rural towns and share memories of their childhood and family.

My Grandmother’s experiences herding cattle

John "Jay" O’Brien (75) and Dale Smith (49) discuss their love for cattle ranching and land stewarding, what brought them to it and what keeps them happily engaged in the work they do.

Julia Sherman (27) interviews her friend, Jerry Hamel (86), about his childhood, his cattle-ranching and rodeo careers, the history of his land, and what being a cowboy means to him.

Jen Callahan, 32, interviews father Harry Callahan, 82, about life growing up on the Callahan Ranch, how he wound up in showbiz, and turning 16 in a cabaret in Mexico.

Saundra Gray [no age given] and husband Charles "Charlie" Gray (87) discuss their early years growing up in different parts of Florida, transitions they have observed while living in Florida, their work and contributions within the state, and the benefits...

Oren Connell (39) and his brother Robin Connell (36) talk with their father, Steve Connell (79), about his career as a sculpture and ceramics professor at the University of Montana and operating a cattle ranch. They reflect on lessons imparted...

One Small Step participants Timothy Ratzlaff (64) and Cyndi White (66) have a conversation about the hardships in farming and keeping family land, the climate crisis, and advice to their younger selves.

Hannah Kemp-Severence (40) talks with her dad, Philip Kemp (73) about his life in farming, being a lifelong Lutheran, his love of music and singing, and what's important for his family to remember about him.

Three sisters interviewed by daughter/niece about growing up on a cattle ranch in south Texas as a Mexican-American family. Stories about their university educations, traditions, pranks, and life on the ranch.