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Heart of Farming

Small boyMay 1, 2007

Random Acts of Kindness

When's the last time you gave or received a special gift of kindness? Debra North shares an inspiring story about Amanda, matriarch of the Yoder family, Organic Valley dairy farmers from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

Heart of FarmingJanuary 18, 2007

In the Moment

Next gray, chilly morning, while you're having breakfast in your warm home...remember farmers like the Krusenbaums, who are out in the barns in minus 0 degree weather....making sure there's butter for your toast, cream for your coffee, and milk for your cereal. Meanwhile, enjoy the music of Ariane Lydon in this Heart of Farming feature. Peace, Carrie

Heart of FarmingOctober 31, 2006

Ch-ch-changes

"The moment you have in your heart this extraordinary thing called love and feel the depth, the delight, the ecstacy of it, you will discover that for you the world is transformed" - Krishnamurti. Brent Beidler, OV farmer in Randolph Vermont, shares how their lives changed forever...in a moment.

Heart of FarmingAugust 28, 2006

The Power of Positive Farming

“Know what's weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change. But pretty soon, everything's different.”-Bill Watterson.
Have you ever felt judged because your values clashed with popular norms? Meet the Knapp family, organic farm pioneers in New York. Positively inspiring.

Heart of FarmingJuly 21, 2006

Coloring Outside the Lines

Who in your life pushes you to go beyond your comfort zone? Meet the Burroughs farm family, from Merced California, and hear how a vision was born.

Heart of FarmingMay 2, 2006

If I Only Had the Nerve

Remember the first time in your life you needed to muster all your courage to make it through? This month meet the Holm family, from Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley, and hear fifteen year-old Sarah's story. Music by Viroqua's own Aaron Park.

Heart of FarmingApril 17, 2006

We're Talkin' about Community

“Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.”—Scott Adams. This month, meet the Meyers, an extraordinary farm family in Hardwick Vermont, while being treated to angelic music by Ariane Lydon.

Heart of FarmingMarch 7, 2006

Doin' Whatcha Love

When's the last time you went to sleep telling yourself, "I can't wait to get up in the morning?" Meet Kallan and KayDee Maxwell, first generation dairy farmers in Spring Green Wisconsin. Gorgeous guitar by Peter Fraterdeus.

Heart of FarmingJanuary 24, 2006

Flapping or Soaring?

The first installment of this series takes us to the Eater’s Guild Farm in Bangor Michigan. Meet first generation organic produce farmers Laurie and Lee Arboreal. We are invited to reflect on how we manage life’s challenges, while being treated to spirited harp music by Liz Cifani from her Bella Stella CD. Enjoy!

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