Dreaming of a Vetter World

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Dreaming of a Vetter World
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byBonnie Hawthorne
Written by
  • Bonnie Hawthorne
Produced by
Starring
  • David J. Vetter
  • Fred Kirschenmann
Edited byBonnie Hawthorne
Music by Kyp Malone
Release date
  • October 12, 2018 (2018-10-12)
Running time
77 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Dreaming of a Vetter World is a 2018 American documentary film directed by filmmaker Bonnie Hawthorne. The film explores the life of pioneering organic farmer David Vetter, his farm's role in popularizing the organic farming movement in the United States, and the role that soil management has in Vetter's farming practices. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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References

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