The Field Is Plowed Before the Harvest

Dan Larson reflects on the life and ideas of Nobel economist Edmund Phelps and the deeper truth behind every field planted before the harvest arrives. In this Quiet Echo episode, he explores faith, commitment, and why the most meaningful parts of life are often built long before the results can be seen. Quiet Echo is part of the fictional Cedar Valley News series, where national issues are explored through the lens of a small town grounded in connection, awareness, and everyday responsibility. The front porch is open. Readers of the Cedar Valley News are gathering on Facebook to respond to the editorials, share their own stories, and join a conversation built on respect, honesty, and no party lines. Come sit with us: https://bit.ly/40p8jKy