The Last Harvest

In this installment, we journey to the windswept plains of Oklahoma, where the state's wheat farming heritage is at a crossroads. We explore the unique challenges these multi-generational family farms face, from unpredictable weather patterns to the rise of gluten-free diets. Through candid conversations with the farmers, we document their determination and their fight to keep their traditions alive amidst these mounting pressures. This episode offers a poignant look at the resilience of Oklahoma's wheat farmers and the potential implications of their struggle on the American breadbasket.

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Show Notes

In this installment, we journey to the windswept plains of Oklahoma, where the state's wheat farming heritage is at a crossroads. We explore the unique challenges these multi-generational family farms face, from unpredictable weather patterns to the rise of gluten-free diets. Through candid conversations with the farmers, we document their determination and their fight to keep their traditions alive amidst these mounting pressures. This episode offers a poignant look at the resilience of Oklahoma's wheat farmers and the potential implications of their struggle on the American breadbasket. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is The Last Harvest?

An intimate exploration of multi-generational family farms facing foreclosure across America. Through in-depth conversations between an agricultural economist and rural sociologist, we document the final seasons of historic farming operations while examining the complex forces threatening their existence and the transformation of rural America's landscape.