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Discussed the changes of agriculture, and food over the course of my grandfather’s life.

Interviewing my grandmother about growing up on a family farm.

In this interview my dad talks about farming from his childhood. He was born in Andhra Pradesh, India and farmed with his family in the early part of his life. He talks how different agriculture was back then and how...

Friends and Colleagues, Nancy Warner (70) and Harriet Weber (65), come together to interview their friend, John “Jack” Toevs Jr. (82), about his contributions, experiences, and work in the agriculture and irrigation field. They also talk about the farmland of...

Rebekah and Elizabeth's interview about lifestyle and memories

Harriet Weber (65) interviews her friend, Pete Romano (72), about Quincy Farm Chemicals, his family's fertilizer business, as well as about his crop sign project.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: An interview with multiple generations of the Sarkisian family, where they share how their ancestors fled the Armenian Genocide, their lifestyle growing up on the family-owned farm, establishing a legacy in Andover, and how their...

My father and I discuss how foods eaten at Thanksgiving has changed since he was a kid and where those foods came from.

This is an interview with Lula Mae Routh, my great grandmother. She is 94 years old and she has been both a dairy and produce farmer during her lifetime. Her interview describes Thanksgiving and agriculture during her life.

Andrew Walker (62) interviews his father, Mordecai Walker (97), about his childhood memories, working in agriculture, and Black history.

Jennifer Balian (19) talks with her sister, Alexandria Balian (20), about her experience with livestock and animal husbandry.

Jacob Sconyers (41) interviews his mother, Judith "Judy" Sconyers (76), about her adventures and the reasons why she decided to take him traveling instead of having him join school sports.

My Dad talks about growing up in Wyoming and in the San Fernando Valley, when it was still ranches and orchards. He talks about his older family members, his friends, and his memory of the day his wife Susi was...

One Small Step partners Charles "Charlie" Dyson (80) and Dennis Green (64) discuss their faith, their and judgement and acceptance of people in society and church, and how we can try to heal from the division.

Disscussion of family history with a focus on agriculture and Thanksgiving, leading into a discussion of current traditions and my family's relationship to agriculture.

Kem Trice tells about growing up in Tennessee. Being the first woman certified to teach vocational agriculture in Tennessee . Living during the segregation and integration of African Americans and the Vietnam War. The Challenger flight and it's impact on...

Patricia "Patty" Bennett (74) and Lorna Roush (48) talk about the agriculture industry, the importance of hearing different perspectives, and their own political views.

Cinda Williams, retired University of Idaho Extension Educator, talks about the rise of sustainable agriculture and small farm programs at the University of Idaho.

Cassandria Campbell (35) interviews her colleague, Patricia "Pat" Gray (73), about her role as a founding member of The Food Project and the way it helped her find her purpose.

One Small Step conversation partners Beth Watkins (56) and Phil Johnston (45) discuss their backgrounds, their roles as parents, the nuances of social issues, and their shared experience working with children.

Bruce Gwynn (71) talks with his wife, Debra "Debbie" Gwynn (66), about his childhood in Yuma, schooling and work in the community. He reflects on his family — struggles with alcoholism, and becoming a proud parent and grandparent.

One Small Step conversation partners Melissa Coleman (54) and Christa Galipeau (49) talk about growing up on farms, connection to place, disillusionment with political parties, communicating with others, and parenting twins.

On his birthday, Lawrence "Larry" Fox (65) talks with his wife Shelley Chambers-Fox (68) and recalls his career in academia and transitioning into dairy sciences education and specialization. He also recalls his family's ancestry and how it connects to his...

One Small Step conversation partners Randy White (65) and Ryan Jacobsen (42) talk about the importance of community engagement and their commitment to both urban and rural Fresno.

Richard Dobbins Jr. (70) tells friend and colleague Sherry Williams (58) about growing up in Bronzeville, Chicago, and being in the Navy during the later '60s, early '70s.