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.
trenton and cousin adam
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Michels farm, September 26, 2014: Milk produced here goes to Bongard’s Creamery in Perham, Minnesota, where it is made into cheese. Trenton’s cousin Adam has a dairy operation a mile down the road, and they often get together to share experiences and ideas. Trenton’s mother likes how this photograph shows him smiling, doing work he enjoys.