What Farmers are Saying

In this episode, Joel Heitkamp hosts a roundtable discussion with farmers Chris Gibbs, Will Westmoreland, and Nick Levendofsky. They talk about the ups and downs of farming today and dive into topics like tariffs, infrastructure, and politics.
From tariff troubles to the fight to keep rural infrastructure strong, listeners will get an inside scoop on what it's like to manage a farm in today's challenging environment. Learn why these issues matter to rural America and why it's crucial for these farmers to have their voices heard in the bigger political arena.
Heidi Heitkamp also highlights the ongoing planning of the upcoming One Country Project 2025 Rural Summit. It's all about making sure rural America's got a say in the big decisions being made!
Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.
The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/. To see more of Will Westmoreland's work, visit http://www.thebackfortyofficial.com/. 

• (05:50) - Will, Nick, and Chris discuss how cutting programs puts Rural America in trouble
• (11:58) - Joel, Will, and Nick bond over the difficulties of reporting facts as a public figure
• (19:37) - Nick and Will debate with Chris whether farmers are being pushed out by corporations
• (28:47) - Will calls for a redefinition of "farmer" to unify and affect collective change
• (31:24) - Heidi calls for more voices of affected farmers to write into the show