Farming has formed the base of the Great Plains economy since homesteading days. It’s always been challenging work, even making enough profit to simply hold on to the land itself. Today our stories explore how farming has changed in recent decades, and how some of today’s farmers deals with modern challenges.
Art is a way for us to interpret and understand the world, and share those interpretations with others. It’s a powerful part of what makes us human.
Today our stories explore a bit more of this history, from the origins of Arbor Day to an ambitious plan to plant a wall of trees down the center of the country.
Nebraska, in the heart of the Great Plains, encompasses a wide variety of climates, ecosystems and landscapes. Today we’re exploring some of Nebraska’s unique landscapes and habitats.
The blending of diverse cultures on the Plains, and the welcoming communities newcomers find here, is one of our greatest strengths. Today we’ll hear about the indigenous Mayan people of Guatemela who have made a new home here in Nebraska.
Some of the most important buildings in our communities are theaters—houses for arts and entertainment and places to showcase our own local talent.
We take pride in our history on the plains. Some of that history comes to light when we turn over new ground, or when we dig a little deeper into a place we thought we knew.
Stories about growing indigenous crops, a forest planted in the Sandhills, and a rancher's land ethic.
The PlainStory is a new podcast exploring the heartland a story at a time.
