Bob Mars is a fourth-generation Kansas farmer who has spent more than 80 years on the land he still calls home. Today, he farms alongside his sons, with the sixth and seventh generations of the Mars family living and working just a few miles down the road — a rare thing in modern agriculture.

Throughout the conversation, Bob is quick to point out that none of it happens alone. He credits a great wife who stood beside him through the long days, the hard decisions, and the uncertainty that came with the 1980s farm crisis. When times were tough, their partnership helped keep the operation — and the family — moving forward.

In this episode, Bob reflects on the struggles of the 80s, the moments that tested his resolve, and the certainty he always carried: this is what he was meant to do. Through change, challenge, and decades of work, Bob stayed — not just for himself, but for the generations coming behind him.

This is a story about family, perseverance, and the quiet strength it takes to hold onto the ground that raised you.

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