About Preserving the American Heartland
Our Story
Welcome to Preserving the American Heartland, where stories of grit, growth, and good soil come to life. Hosted by Meika Lauppe, a third-generation farmer and ASU student-athlete, this podcast celebrates the people and places that keep American agriculture thriving. From generational farmers and ag innovators to rural dreamers and young changemakers, each episode digs into what it really means to live, work, and preserve the heart of our nation’s farmland — one story at a time.