Live panel discussions

Monday November 20th Celebration and Elevation

• Elevating Farmers -  Joel Salatin

In a culture that makes global celebrities out of teenage pranksters, how can we elevate the people who actually do the foundational work of our society?

• Showing Love for America - Sgt. Mike Lewis*, Lt. Calvin Riggleman*, Col. Davon Goodwin*

As we all sit down for a meal together, let’s remember the people who protect us, and who grow our food. And some who do both.

• Passing the Farm to the Next Generation- Chuck and Carson* Wirtz

As the majority of farmers in America are over the age of 60, the Wirtz family and the Salatin family share how they are passing their farms onto the next generation.

• Supporting Young Farmers - with Garrett Grider and Daniel Salatin*

 Garrett Grider has been trying to start a farm for more than a decade. Here we discuss ways our nation can support people like Garrett. 

Tuesday November 21st- Origins

• Raising Turkeys- Daniel Salatin

The challenges and joys of raising the animals that become the center of our Thanksgiving meals.

• Growing Sweet Potatoes and Corn- Calvin Riggleman and Chuck Wirtz

The joys and challenges of growing the vegetables on our plate this Thanksgiving

• Bringing Milk to Our Table- Emily and Tim Zweber

The dairy industry is a notoriously difficult one- both because of the amount of work, and the economics. Listen to dairy farmers share the reasons they love to raise milk and share some of the challenges they face. 

• Raising Sheep for Wool- Mickey Willenbring

As the weather gets cold, and we all start to put on those wool sweaters and snuggle up in blankets, we talk to a farmer who raises sheep for wool in Oregon. 

• Harvesting Gratitude- Joel Salatin and Brandon Sheard

At a time of year when we all get together and eat turkey, how can we remember to honor the animals we eat this Thanksgiving?

Wednesday November 22nd- Reflections

• A Gracious Family- Brandon and Wallace* Sheard, Abraham* and Graham Meriwether 

How to create a thriving family-based homestead.

• Bridging Rural and Urban America- Matthew Keener and George Siemon* Lu Yoder*

In a culture often divided, these farmers spend their lives bridging the worlds of liberal and conservative, rural and urban. 

• A Thanksgiving Prayer- Joel Salatin

Hear Joel Salatin share his blessings for our nation on this day of togetherness.