Farm On

Lavern Phillips was born and raised in Canton, Oklahoma - current population 615. He loves to tell stories about his Grandpa Andy, a hardscrabble second generation German immigrant who settled near the epicenter of the dust bowl to stake his claim as a farmer. Now 72, Lavern was the first person in his family to go to college. He went on to become a successful businessman and family man, but his heart remained on the farm. In this conversation, Lavern remembers what he calls the "good life": tasting home-brewed beer, waking with the summer breeze...and he even explains an oddity of telephone history called the Party Line. Oh, and did I mention that he's my dad? P.S. Farm On is currently seeking sponsors to help cover the cost of our web hosting and coffee intake. Message @FarmOnDharma to learn more.