About this project
Small Farm Rising is a one-hour documentary film inspired by first generation farmers who are redefining agriculture in America.
Filmed in the Champlain Valley and Adirondack Mountains of New York State, the documentary follows a group of farmers from three unique farms as they carry plants, animals and soils through a growing season. These modern small farms have robust business models, sustainable practices and deep connections to the communities they serve: a goat farm that produces award-winning cheeses; a horse-powered, CSA (community supported agriculture) farm which provides 100 members with a full diet year round; and a vegetable farm run by two youthful entrepreneurs.
Adirondack Harvest has partnered with photographer/director Ben Stechschulte, and Mountain Lake PBS to produce this follow-up to Adirondack Harvest and Ben Stechschulte’s 2004 documentary Three Farms. Ben has shot over 120 hours of footage over ten months to depict an entire growing season.
Adirondack Harvest is seeking Kickstarter funds to complete the edit of Small Farm Rising for a June 2011 release and broadcast on PBS. Your donation to this project is tax deductible through Cornell Cooperative Extension's 501(c)(3) status.
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You'll receive a personalized "Small Farm Rising" thank you card from the filmmaker.
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You'll receive a DVD edition of "Small Farm Rising". Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll receive a Blu-Ray HD edition of "Small Farm Rising". Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll receive an "ECOBAGS" black canvas tote bag imprinted with the "Small Farm Rising" artwork on the side. It's a perfect tote for hauling your local farm products home! Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll receive a DVD edition of "Small Farm Rising", and prequel DVD edition of "Three Farms". Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll Receive a Blu-Ray HD edition of "Small Farm Rising" and prequel DVD edition of "Three Farms". Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll receive a signed hardcover edition of Kristin Kimball's critically acclaimed "The Dirty Life" (Simon and Schuster 2010) chronicling Kristin and Mark Kimball's first year on Essex Farm. Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll receive a DVD of "Small Farm Rising", the prequel DVD "Three Farms", and a colorfully embroidered Adirondack Harvest farm cap. Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll receive a Blu-Ray HD edition of "Small Farm Rising" and a colorfully embroidered Adirondack Harvest farm cap. Shipping worldwide included.
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Spend a day getting your hands dirty working the land with Ian and Lucas of Fledging Crow Farm. Join the crew for lunch where you'll stuff a burrito with every conceivable food item, and get pumped for the afternoon harvest with a dose of the world's most potent coffee. Leave the farm with a farmer's tan and a copy of "Small Farm Rising" to watch as you nurse a sore back from a job well done.
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You'll receive a Blu-Ray HD edition of "Small Farm Rising", the prequel DVD "Three Farms", an Adirondack Harvest farmer's cap, and a one year membership in Adirondack Harvest. Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll receive underwriting credit in "Small Farm Rising", a Blu-Ray HD edition of "Small Farm Rising" signed by the featured farmers and filmmaker and a five year membership in Adirondack Harvest. Shipping worldwide included.
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You'll receive an amazing winter CSA meat share from Asgaard Farm. Enjoy a mix of pasture raised beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and a variety goat cheeses for four months this winter. You'll also receive a Blu-Ray HD edition of "Small Farm Rising" signed by the featured farmers and filmmaker and underwriting credit in the film.
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You'll receive a full CSA share (June-Nov) from the unflappable farm boys at Fledging Crow. Pick up your share of the finest produce from the farm in Keeseville NY, or get your box at one of four Adirondack farmers' market locations. Your contribution will feed your family and friends AND support and film. You'll also receive underwriting credit in the film.
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Associate producer credit in "Small Farm Rising", a Blu-Ray HD edition of "Small Farm Rising" signed by the featured farmers and filmmaker, and a Lifetime Membership in Adirondack Harvest.
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You'll receive a two person summer (12 weeks) CSA share from Essex Farm. Experience the incredible and delicious full diet bounty - meat, eggs, milk, and veggies - of Essex Farm all summer long. You'll also receive a Blu-Ray HD edition of "Small Farm Rising" signed by the featured farmers and filmmaker plus underwriting credit in the film.
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Adirondack Harvest, a non-profit organization operating as a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Essex County, NY, is the local food initiative of the upstate Adirondack region covering 13 counties. Our mission: “We envision a picturesque and productive working landscape connecting local farmers to their communities and regional markets. Our goals are: to increase opportunities for profitable production and sale of high quality food and agricultural products and to expand consumer choices for locally produced healthy food.”
