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Mark films at Common Ground Country Fair
Fresh Veggies at Union Square Farmer's Market, NYC
Farm Aid 2009!
Mark drove 3,000 miles on the East Coast Tour!
Caution: fingers look like carrots!
Doesn't this llama look like David Bowie?
Picking Apples at Shelburne Orchards, Vermont
Dorothee learns about sustainable fishing in Maine
Mark films at Common Ground Country Fair
Mark films at Common Ground Country Fair
Fresh Veggies at Union Square Farmer's Market, NYC
Fresh Veggies at Union Square Farmer's Market, NYC
Farm Aid 2009!
Farm Aid 2009!
Mark drove 3,000 miles on the East Coast Tour!
Mark drove 3,000 miles on the East Coast Tour!
Caution: fingers look like carrots!
Caution: fingers look like carrots!
Doesn't this llama look like David Bowie?
Doesn't this llama look like David Bowie?
Picking Apples at Shelburne Orchards, Vermont
Picking Apples at Shelburne Orchards, Vermont
Dorothee learns about sustainable fishing in Maine
Dorothee learns about sustainable fishing in Maine

Exploring America's Sustainable Food Landscape

Have you ever asked yourself, what does "organic" really mean? I'm traveling the country with my friend Mark to talk with farmers, urban gardeners, teachers and restaurant owners about where our food comes from. We'll be sharing what we learn through videos, blog posts and updates from the road!

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Film Trailer: "Grown in Detroit"

Dec 11, 2009 11:27 am

This gorgeous film from Dutch filmmakers Mascha and Manfred Poppenk premiered at the Austin Film Festival earlier this fall, where it won the Best Documentary award, and it will be screened at the Hungry Filmmakers event in New York on Tuesday.  "Grown in Detroit" is about The Catherine Ferguson Academy for Young Women, a high school in Detroit that offers agricultural training to young pregnant women, in addition to the regular high school curriculum. -Mark

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DorotheeRH
October 14, 2009 - 7:02pm
Thanks Michael! We will check it out.
michaelrapp76
October 12, 2009 - 6:56pm
Good video, you should check out what we are trying to get done in Illinois. Check out my website for more details.
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