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.
ryan looking at aphids
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Lida Farm, May 27, 2016: Ryan checks the condition of small plants recently transplanted from a greenhouse to the field. Under attack by aphids, he hopes they quickly establish a foothold and gain enough strength to withstand the infestation, since an organic farmer cannot use the more potent synthetic pesticides. Argo, the farm’s dog, looks on.