97 Years on the Farm: Maury Eickman on Iowa History, Hogs & Hard Work

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This week on The Rural Dispatch, I sit down with Maury Eickman, a 97-year-old lifelong farmer from Templeton, Iowa, to capture nearly a century of farming history and wisdom. Maury shares stories from growing up during the Great Depression, surviving the unforgettable “year from hell” in 1936, and building a life on the farm with his wife, Dottie, while raising seven children. He reflects on the 1980’s farm crisis, how rural families built wealth over time, and the dramatic changes he has witnessed in the hog industry. Maury speaks with deep respect for the role women play not only in farming and family life, but also in politics, and explains why estate planning was so important to him and Dottie. He also shares his thoughts on the challenges Iowa farmers may face in the next decade. This conversation is a rare opportunity to hear from someone whose sharp mind and generous spirit make his nearly 100 years of experience both captivating and inspiring.

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