The Real Dirt on Farmer John
Documentary & Discussion with Farmer John Peterson
Sunday, 04 Nov 2012 at 7:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
The Real Dirt on Farmer John follows the life of John Peterson, owner and operator of AngelicOrganics, one of the largest Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in the United States. Peterson took over the traditional family farm as a young man in the late 1960s and turned it into an experiment of art and agriculture. It became a haven for hippies, radicals and artists, and Peterson, an outcast in rural America, fell victim to local rumors, threats and violence. Following a soul-searching journey through Mexico he returned home to transform his land into a thriving farming community. Director Taggart Siegel made the film with footage he shot during twenty-five years of friendship with John Peterson. Using multiple media, from 8 mm home movies to modern video, he captures the life of this maverick Midwestern farmer. John Peterson (Farmer John) will provide introductory remarks and join a discussion immediately following the 80-minute film. Part of the AgArts Film Festival.John Peterson is the author of Farmer John's Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables, I Didn't Kill Anyone Up Here, and Glitter & Grease.
Cosponsored By:
- AgArts
- English
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.