Nationally-Touring Farm Life Exhibit & Presentations
March 25 through June 20, 2010
The History Museum of Hood River County is hosting a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) exhibit titled Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors, from March 25 through June 20, 2010.
This special exhibit features over a hundred artifacts and photographs that represent rural agricultural families and communities. In addition, eight educational and inspirational programs about farm life, titled "Farm Life Voices" are planned.
The first of these "Farm Life Voices" presentations will be held at Columbia Center for the Arts on March 29.
Farm Life Voices Program
Feeding the Future: Stories and Images from the New Frontiers of Food and Agriculture
First in a series of presentations related to farming and farm life
This
special keynote speaker kicks off a series of educational and inspirational
programs that will be part of the Farm Life program.
This program features farmer, author and photographer Michael Ableman whose most recent book published in 2005, "Fields of Plenty," revolutionized people's perception of farming and food sources.
In the face of a fast-food nation, a growing community of organic farmers and food artisans are producing sustainable nourishment that is respectful to the land and rich in heritage, flavor and passion. Come hear their story...told by one of their own.
Even if you don't understand what organic is all about, you will want to hear what Michael has to say about our food sources amidst a changing economy and world culture.
Sponsors
This timely program is made possible by the sponsorship of local organizations including: The History Museum of Hood River County, Gorge Grown, and the Hood River Valley Residents Committee, and with funding from Community Health Priorities.
When / Where
Monday, March 29
- 5:30 - 6:30 PM: Reception at Hood River History Museum
- 7:00 - 8:30 PM: Program at Columbia Center for Arts
Tickets $10. Available at Waucoma Books and the HR History Museum
More About the Farm Life Exhibit
More Information
For more information about the Farm Life exhibit or presentation series, please contact the museum at 541-386-6772 or email The History Museum of Hood River County
In 1900, forty-two percent of the American population worked in agriculture. A century later there are so few farmers that they were not even listed as a separate occupation on the 2000 census.
Why do some families cling to this way of life while a score of other families leave? What impact does this have on communities and other institutions and businesses?
Farm Life, asks these and many other questions while offering visitors a view into life on a working farm.
With agriculture serving such a vital part of our local economy and community, this exhibit will provide a vital and significant look at agricultural heritage.