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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.

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.

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

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.

Jim Sayers (77) and Donna Prizgintas talk about his memories of growing on a farm in Humboldt, Iowa, the transition of the farm through generations and his hope for the future of the land and his family.

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...

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

Lonna Nachtigal interviews Liz Dwyer about her calling to farm and overcoming challenges, both personal and environmental.

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