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Update #7: Broadcast Premier Tonight!
Hello Small Farm Rising Backers!
If you live in the North Country tune into Mountain Lake PBS this evening at 9pm for the Broadcast Premier of SMALL FARM RISING.
Thanks Everyone! Stay tuned for more news.
Ben Stechschulte
Update #6: Rewards Update
Hello everyone!
I know that our filmmaker, Ben Stechshulte, has been posting the updates so far, but on behalf of Adirondack Harvest I wanted to personally thank everyone for their donations and commitment to make this film a reality. We were overwhelmed with your support and are now gearing for the next phases, namely putting the final touches on the film and sending out all the rewards!
While Ben and Mountain Lake PBS finish up the film, I will be working on shipping the rewards. I want to assure you that this will happen as soon as possible but ask for your patience as it all depends upon two factors: One, Amazon payments needs to release the Kickstarter funds, which takes about two weeks. And two, the particular reward(s) associated with your pledge may require more time. For example, if your pledge involved receiving a Small Farm Rising DVD it will take just a bit longer because we are still a few weeks away from producing the DVDs. Other rewards are available immediately. I promise to ship everything as soon as they becomes available!
Thanks again, and look for news about the premier date coming soon!
Laurie Davis,
Coordinator - Adirondack Harvest
Update #5: WOW!
Hello Small Farm Rising Backers!
Moments ago the KICKSTARTER campaign for Small Farm Rising ended with a flurry of last minute pledges raising the total to $15,025 and 106 backers. Wow! Thank you all so much for your generous contributions and support. We’re in the final stages of editing the film, it's looking great, and I can’t wait for you all to see it! Information regarding premier screenings and PBS broadcast dates will be announced in coming weeks. I look forward to reaching out to all of you soon with more news. Thank you again for your support, we could not have done it without you!
Ben Stechschulte
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Kathryn Reinhardt on June 11, 2011
Congratuations! I feel a special pride in your success after recommending Kickstarter to Laurie D. So glad it worked so well for you. Am eagerly awaiting the premier.
KR
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Update #4: Farmers' Museum Tonight
Hello All!
There is a screening of Three Farms tonight at the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, New York. A talk back session will follow where I’ll be on hand to answer questions and show a short clip from Small Farm Rising. If you’re in the area, please come by, the Fenimore Art Museum Auditorium doors open at 6:30pm and the screening is free.
http://www.farmersmuseum.org/programs/lectures/three_farms
Post-production of Small Farm Rising is going well. Look for an update next week with new information regarding the edit and June screening dates.
The pledge figure continues to grow! The additional funds raised for the project help to make a better film with higher production value, and to widen our promotional reach.
See you tonight in Cooperstown!
Thank you,
Ben Stechschulte
Update #3: Thank You.
Hello Everyone,
The response to our KICKSTARTER effort has been humbling and absolutely remarkable. I’ve been at a loss for words watching the pledge figure climb above our goal. On behalf of Small Farm Rising, I offer my deepest gratitude for your overwhelming generosity and support. The campaign has far exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much for your contributions and confidence in the project. Please look for updates regarding the film’s progress in coming weeks.
All the best,
Ben Stechschulte
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 11, 2011.
Pledge $5 or more Pledge $5 or more
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.”
Hi Ben,
Have the DVD's been mailed to your backers yet? I contributed, but haven't received one yet and am looking forward to sharing your good work with my friends/family. Please advise if I missed something.
Thanks, Jennifer Hashley