Dreaming of a Vetter World

Name: Dreaming of a Vetter World
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-10-12
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Rating: 9.4
Cast: Fred Kirschenmann, Allison Vetter, Darci Vetter

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1h 17min

9.4/10

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From farmer's son to soil scientist to missionary and back to farmer again, organic pioneer David Vetter has dedicated his life to a "ministry to the soil." With camera and camper in tow, fi... Read allFrom farmer's son to soil scientist to missionary and back to farmer again, organic pioneer David Vetter has dedicated his life to a "ministry to the soil." With camera and camper in tow, filmmaker Bonnie Hawthorne leaves her urban comforts in the rear view mirror to learn from t... Read allFrom farmer's son to soil scientist to missionary and back to farmer again, organic pioneer David Vetter has dedicated his life to a "ministry to the soil." With camera and camper in tow, filmmaker Bonnie Hawthorne leaves her urban comforts in the rear view mirror to learn from the Vetters-and others in their Nebraska area-about what's really going on in the Corn Belt... Read all

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From farmer's son to soil scientist to missionary and back to farmer again, organic pioneer David Vetter has dedicated his life to a "ministry to the soil." With camera and camper in tow, filmmaker Bonnie Hawthorne leaves her urban comforts in the rear view mirror to learn from the Vetters-and others in their Nebraska area-about what's really going on in the Corn Belt. As interest in regenerating soil explodes worldwide, Hawthorne discovers that David Vetter is way ahead of the game. With both historical context and an eye to the future, Dreaming of a Vetter World shows it's possible to jump off conventional agriculture's pesticide treadmill. It's also a story about love, hope and place; an inspiring example of perseverance and doing what you know is right--against all odds.

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- On the Vetter farm, their most important crop is the soil
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10/10

Important historical record as well as the future of agriculture

This film tells the story of one of the pioneers of organic farming before the nation even understood why farming and eating organic was important. A touching tale of family, love and loss as well. Not just about days gone by, this documentary subject becomes even more relevant today. The filmmaker does a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of the midwest keeping the viewer engaged through an original soundtrack, humor and her own unique touch.

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