Jewell Saunders recounts life in a farming community in the Uwharrie Forest area, located in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Ms. Saunders discusses rural development, such as access to healthcare and transportation, electrification, and the construction of roads. She shares her views on the changing mores of the community along with the new demographics of urban residents moving into the area. Ms. Saunders expresses the desire of established community members' land to be kept within the family. Other subjects discussed include the landscape and animals of the area.