At the Iowa Farm Table Podcast · From the Iowa Food System Coalition

A 160+ Year Family Legacy

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Todd Weston III's family has been farming the same Iowa land since 1864, just one year after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Todd Weston III shares the story of his family's 160+ year legacy as African American farmers in Iowa, from settling the land just after emancipation to navigating discrimination, sudden tragedy, and his journey to preserve their history while building community through Iowa Farms of Color. The episode explores both the universal challenges of farming and the unique experiences of Black farmers working to maintain their land and legacy.

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