Working Land refers to two facets of rural landscape: the idea of working the land as a vocation and as a description of productive ground. My family tree includes immigrant ancestors who made a living from working the soil and some of their descendants who carry on this work to the present day. That personal connection to working land inspired the project.
Barbara cleaning barn
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Honer farm , September 25, 2014: Barbara (my wife) took on clearing the barn of debris as the first step toward reusing the structure. The cost of restoring such a large building is formidable—especially without clear plans for a financially viable new purpose—making its future uncertain. I am now involved with this quandary, looking for some good options.