A Farm Dies Once a Year

Arlo Crawford was raised on New Morning Farm in Pennsylvania, an organic farm founded by his parents (and named after the Bob Dylan song). Tired of living in cities and struggling to find his place in the world, 31-year-old Arlo returns to work the land for a summer, producing this straightforward, elegant account of daily farm life. One appealing aspect is that Arlo isn't a fish out of water having to shed his city-slicker ways: he's comfortable if a little out of practice, respectful of his parents' vision and the backbreaking labor involved. If you're interested in where your food comes from, this is a truly edifying look at the rhythms of a family farm.