The Farming Project (1994-2000)
A nine part series on the history of Vermont farming, its importance in the development of the state, the practical and public policy issues facing Vermonters today, and a celebration of the Vermont farmer. The series began with an overview of the history of Vermont agriculture, continued with four programs on farming in Vermont, and concluded with a series of four "town meetings".
The Farming Project #9: Town Meeting on the Future of Ag
A "town meeting" discussing tapping the Vermont image, establishing niche markets...
The Farming Project #9: Town Meeting on the Future of Ag
The Farming Project #8: Town Meeting on Science and Tech
A "town meeting" discussing trends in genetics, pollution control, the use of BST in milk.
The Farming Project #8: Town Meeting on Science and Tech
The Farming Project #7: Town Meeting on Markets / Marketing
A "town meeting" discussing: federal government pricing policies, the role of dairy co-ops
The Farming Project #7: Town Meeting on Markets / Marketing
The Farming Project #6: Town Meeting on the Human Toil in Ag
Vermont "town meeting" discussing: whether it's possible to make a living at farming
The Farming Project #6: Town Meeting on the Human Toil in Ag
The Farming Project #5: Troubled Harvest: the Future
Future of Vermont agriculture, especially dairy farms, in the face of changing markets
The Farming Project #5: Troubled Harvest: the Future
The Farming Project #4: Troubled Harvest: the Tools
Influence of science and technology on the changing face of agriculture in Vermont.
The Farming Project #4: Troubled Harvest: the Tools
Farming Project #3: Troubled Harvest: the Market
Vermont farmers, especially dairy farmers, face a tightening and more complex marketplace.
Farming Project #3: Troubled Harvest: the Market
Farming Project #2: Troubled Harvest: The People
How Vermont farmers respond to the demands and stresses of farming.
Farming Project #2: Troubled Harvest: The People
Farming Project #1: Measured Furrows: VT's Farming History
The forces and trends that have shaped Vermont's agriculture and the people.
Farming Project #1: Measured Furrows: VT's Farming History
The Farming Project #10: Our Farmers: Eight Years Later
The experiences of six farm families eight years after original farming series.