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Jen
Expedition Leader
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
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 Posted - May 16 2008 : 08:16:20 AM
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The Real Dirt on Farmer John
http://www.farmerjohnmovie.com/FJhome.html
"This is a fascinating movie about a family farmer who lost his land in the great farm crisis of the early '80's and has redeemed himself by regaining much of his land and becoming a biodynamic vegetable farmer following the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model. Angelic Organics is now one of the country's largest CSA's. What makes the movie particularly fascinating is that John Peterson is a writer/poet/philosopher as well as being a farmer. This movie is really eye opening, entertaining and uplifting and has won numerous awards. It has been endorsed by Al Gore and Alice Waters!"
- Lali Watt
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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June Bug
outstepping
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Traci
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 2:28:19 PM
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| Jen, I saw this movie the other night and loved it. Sometimes there's nothing more empowering than sharing your story. It helps keep us on that level of compassionate human being and in many ways can inspire others to tell their story and let their light shine. It's neat to see people's lives unfold and just proves that you really never know how it is all going to happen! Traci |
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Jen
Expedition Leader
1384 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 07:33:13 AM
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I agree, Traci. I really believe that living the "right" way (ie true to your heart) and leading by example is one of the best ways to positively affect the whole world!
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Friendly Haven
outthinking
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Jacqueline
Venersborg
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Posted - Jun 25 2008 : 6:40:41 PM
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What a funny coincidence to read about the Real Dirt on Farmer John movie here. Yes, it is wonderful. We bought it on DVD and show it to folks who stay at our farm.
I just today got interviewed and filmed for a new movie that the Farmer John director (Taggert Siegel) is making about bees and organic beekeepers. He filmed me milking our cow, capturing a lost hen (who'd gone back to where we'd moved her henhouse from this morning), and handling the sweet little bees. I had a really lovely time. Once I know more about the movie and when its release date is, I'll post it.
I told Taggart all about MJF and that I saw the post about his film here. He was just tickled!
warmly,
Jacqueline
Friendly Haven Rise Farm
www.FriendlyHaven.com
Our biodynamic farm is in a lovely little village in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Yes, you can come visit! See our website for more info. |
Edited by - Friendly Haven on Jun 25 2008 6:55:27 PM |
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Jen
Expedition Leader
1384 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
1384 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2008 : 1:51:47 PM
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That's so neat, Jacqueline! By the way, I have been thoroughly enjoying your lovely website!
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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