Documentary HackThe Organic LifeBy Casey Beck, Ryan White
In a Nutshell
This documentary tracks the life of Austin, an organic farmer in California, highlighting the stresses that threaten his livelihood and the benefits of organic produce.
Favorite Quote
Why do farmers farm? … Always the answer is: 'Love. They must do it for love.'
Wendell Berry, poet
Introduction
Many of us have grown increasingly aware of how food is made. Healthy eating movements have never been more popular, and concern over climate change is fuelling calls for greater sustainability.
There is also a growing trend to buy organic fruit, vegetables, and grains produced by local, small-scale farmers. But how much do we really know about the lives of these farmers?
Casey Beck is an American filmmaker who is married to Austin, an organic farmer in California's Solano County.
Over a year, Beck filmed Austin at work, documenting the physical and financial difficulties of the job while also capturing the deep joy and meaning that farming brings to Austin's life.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.The life of an organic farmer is lived close to the soil and in tune with the changing seasons
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