Ladies of the land /

As small farms across the country continue to disappear at an alarming rate, a growing number of women are venturing into this tradition-bound, male-dominated industry - and revitalizing it from within. Ladies of the Land explores the recent emergence of the woman farmer and her connection to the bo...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Thompson, Megan (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Cinema Guild, 2007.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:As small farms across the country continue to disappear at an alarming rate, a growing number of women are venturing into this tradition-bound, male-dominated industry - and revitalizing it from within. Ladies of the Land explores the recent emergence of the woman farmer and her connection to the boom in organic farming. Ladies of the Land profiles four women who never thought they'd be in charge of a farm, but today raise cattle, sell goat cheese and harvest organic vegetables.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (31 min.)
Playing Time:00:30:27
Awards:Won 2007 Gracie Allen Awards, Outstanding Documentary - Mid-Length Format, Market: Student
Won 2007 Student Academy Awards Silver Medal, Documentary
Production Credits:Music, Andy Thompson.