What does romance have to do with our economy?
I believed we could build our farm together by being good at business and I didn’t realize she needed me to be good at romance.
Devon Cooke
Newsletter #17: A rough cut and a path to completion
Sometime in early November, I sat down in front of my computer, and, for the very first time, watched a cut of The Hands that Feed Us that genuinely felt like a real documentary.
Newsletter #16: The Hands that Feed Us has an assembly cut
On December 13, I completed the first major step in editing The Hands that Feed Us: I finished the assembly cut. For the first time, I have the whole story in one place.
Newsletter #15: Tangible Progress for The Hands that Feed Us
I'm happy to say — for the first time since I left Salt Spring Island a year ago — I have a sense of momentum again.
Newsletter #14: Next Year for The Hands that Feed Us
Money may be necessary to keep things running, but it has nothing whatsoever to do with Arzeena's reasons for starting the farm. Her motive is much more fundamental: she's creating food and shelter for her family and community.
Newsletter #13: What is "The Farming Lifestyle" anyway?
From my point of view, the commitment to show the film is more important than the money: A broadcaster gives the film access to a mass audience. I've figured out how to make this project without getting paid, but I haven't figured out how to get it seen.
What makes "The Farming Lifestyle" worth it?
As I've learned more about how farmers live, my thinking about the problem has shifted. I've grown. And I've realized that focusing on how much money farmers make misses the bigger picture.