I attended a goatspit “fundraising” event this weekend to promote The Greenhorns film and spread the word on local farming (among other things). I was blown away by the energy and community that have been built around this film and the excitment for an agrarian revolution that is taking place across the country with roots here in Brooklyn. Very exciting, inspiring, etc….the wheels are turning.

“The Greenhorns is a documentary film that explores the lives of America’s young farming community—its spirit, practices, and needs. As the nation experiences a groundswell of interest in sustainable lifestyles, we see the promising beginnings of an agricultural revival. Young farmers’ efforts feed us safe food, conserve valuable land, and reconstitute communities split apart by strip malls. It is the filmmakers’s hope that by broadcasting the stories and voices of these young farmers, we can build the case for those considering a career in agriculture—to embolden them, to entice them, and to recruit them into farming.

Our mission, as a small grass-roots nonprofit based in the Hudson Valley of New York, is to support, promote and recruit young farmers in America.”