As part of the annual Agricultural Literacy Week which takes place each November, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA Vermont) presented a new film: “Vermont Farm Kids: Rooted in the Land”. During the week-long celebration to raise awareness about Vermont’s farming heritage, the film was screened in many public libraries across Vermont.
Now, NOFA Vermont is proud to release the film for public viewing. “Vermont Farm Kids: Rooted in the Land,” was produced by Maria Reade, a farmer, freelance writer, and photographer, and James Chandler, a local filmmaker. This short documentary depicts the unique and poignant stories of kids and young adults (ages 10-28) who’ve grown up on a farm in Vermont.
“It’s very exciting to present this new documentary,” said Abbie Nelson, NOFA-VT’s Education Director. “This film provides a unique opportunity to hear stories about what it is like growing up on a farm, leaving the farm, and returning. It highlights how those experiences have shaped farm kids’ lives and the important role farm kids have in Vermont. “VT Farm Kids’ brings a new understanding of their contribution to our agricultural state.”
The film expresses the importance of what it means to each child to grow up on their own farm, and how those experiences have shaped their lives.
To view or download this free film, visit www.nofavt.org/vermont-farm-kids. NOFA-VT is available to co-host public event screenings. If interested in hosting a screening, call Misse Axelrod [email protected] (802) 279-1548.
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