Ghost Silos: When Wheat Towns Wither

Focusing on the wheat farming community of Hartley, Kansas, our hosts examine how the closure of multiple family farms has triggered a cascade of economic collapse. Through interviews with former farm owners, local business leaders, and town officials, we document how the loss of six major family farming operations led to the closure of the local grain elevator, equipment dealership, and eventually, the town's only school. The episode reveals the intricate economic web that connected these farms to local businesses and community institutions, showing how the loss of family farms can trigger the death of entire rural communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.