Chapter three:
A Place to Grow
"A Place to Grow" - the Evolution of Farming in Jefferson County, Iowa, explores the cumulative impact farming has had on this small Midwestern community. Learn about ancient Native American farming techniques and the role of women seed keepers. Hear stories from small family farmers, organic and sustainable farming and the impact agribusiness has had on local farming operations.
"A Place to Grow" gives a heart-filled insight into the people who have worked this land for generations.
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“If you love Iowa...if you respect what our hard-working, big-hearted local farmers do for all of us everyday
you need to see this film.”
Myron Gookin
“Stunningly beautiful and deeply moving. Cannot recommend enough! Run don’t walk to see this film”
Erika Richards, Administrator, David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts
“At last! "A Place to Grow" tells the story of the origins of Iowa agriculture as part of Native American history and culture.
Lance Foster, Iowa Tribe of KS and NE (THPO and Vice-Chairman)
Behind the Scenes
See some behind the scenes footage from A Place to Grow and all the fun we had filming this project.
Watch about old time farming, as part of a unique look behind the scenes of A Place to Grow.
Contributors
Interviewees
Leland Searles
Faith Reeves
Francis Thicke
Anton Till
Lance Foster
Marisa Miakonda Cummings
Melinda Carriker
Cherie Haury-Artz
Lou Bolster
Jennifer Hamilton
Shawn Morrissey
Mark Logli
Dr. Thomas Morain
Keith Watson
David Switzer
Sallie Hayes
Dee Sandquist
Leo Landis
Linda McIntire
Roy Cowen
Roy Rogers
Larry Nash
Doug Smith
Leland Gookin
Jack Middlekoop
Jack Murphy
Helen Adam
Don Pacha
Orville Brown
Rachel Gevock
Steve Hickenbottom
Joe Adam
John Adam
Dennis Adam
Steve Keller
Gary Adam
John Sandbothe
Jason Steele
John Ikerd
Tyler Adam
Kris Johnson
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Historical Contributors
Lawrence Eyre
Dorothy Gilbert
Lance Foster
Marisa Miakonda Cummings
Mark Shafer
Stan Plum
Rory Goff
Leland Searles
Cherie Haury-Artz
Mary Bennett
Leo Landis
Melinda Carriker
Sponsors
Partners
Fairfield Media Center
Cafe Paradiso
Everybody’s Whole Foods
Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bob and Martha Rasmussen
Ferguson Leaders Unlimited
John and Kirstin DeAngelis
Libertyville Savings Bank
Steve and Sally Johnston
Sponsors
First National Bank in Fairfield
Iowa State Bank & Trust Company
Dennis M. Adam
Edith Jordan
Fred and Dixie Hickenbottom
Fred Reiter
Gerald E. Adam
Larry Nash
Pat Kessel
Pat McMahon