We Nonfictioners have always had a soft spot for agriculture and sharing the stories of our farmers and those who contribute to our food systems. This summer, that passion has been keeping us quite busy indeed! From projects with our own Washington State Department of Agriculture, to USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service program, to a special trip to the Oregon State Fair.

That's right, do you remember our “inside look” at the egg production operation at Willamette Egg Farms? The video won a Telly in the “Information” category a while back and has been proudly showcased on the farm’s website as part of their transparency to promote healthy hens and good business. Well, the piece was recently screened as part of the first annual Down to Earth Film Festival, hosted at the Oregon...