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SEGMENT: FAMILY BACKGROUND, CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES, & LIVESTOCK
: Audio duration 11:07
"We used to go to a li'l ole country school."
: duration 00:30
Roller Skating in a Tent
: duration 00:24
Dispose of the TV
: duration 00:50
"We had a lot of fun!"
: duration 00:19
Chickens for the Family
: duration 00:23
My Ambitions
: duration 00:16
Taking Over the Family Farm
: duration 00:36
Occasional Slaughter for Our Consumption
: duration 00:15
SEGMENT: FARM BUSINESS, FAMILY, & CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES
: Audio duration 10:01
Women's Work: Canning & Freezing
: duration 00:13
Survival on the Farm
: duration 02:06
Children Do What is Needed on the Farm
: duration 00:25
Microwave Makes Cooking for Kids Easier
: duration 00:48
Changes: My Childhood vs. My Children's
: duration 01:42
SEGMENT: LAND, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, & REFLECTIONS
: Audio duration 10:39
Peace & Quiet in the Country
: duration 00:28
Joint Decisions
: duration 00:18
Government Set-Asides & Cover Crops
: duration 00:56
Will The Sons be Farmers?
: duration 01:03
Importance of Education in Modern Farming
: duration 00:21
My Corn Detasseling Crew
: duration 00:36
SEGMENT: RETIREMENT & REFLECTIONS
: Audio duration 07:24
Retirement Plans
: duration 00:29
Adjusting to Farm Life
: duration 01:08
Including Children in Our Activities
: duration 00:24
The Tollway, Urbanization, & the Future of Our Family Farm
: duration 01:03
Women on the Farm
: duration 00:45
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