Jenn Collins and Brad Barnes
Jenn Collins and Brad Barnes Jenn Collins and Brad Barnes

Jenn Collins and Brad Barnes

Recorded October 22, 2021 33:21 minutes
Jenn Collins and Brad Barnes
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Id: mby021172

Description

Spouses Jenn Collins (48) and Brad Barnes (51) sit down for a conversation about their lifestyle as small scale farmers. They discuss their simple living ethos and their favorite parts of farming, as well as the importance of community gardens and farmers markets that make fresh produce accessible to low income populations.

Subject Log / Time Code

0:33
JC describes her and BB's simple living ethos.
1:20
JC and BB remember the day that they consciously decided to make a shift towards their current lifestyle.
4:02
JC and BB describe what it was like when they lived on the same budget as those using food stamps do for one week.
6:30
JC and BB discuss the benefits of growing their own food.
9:24
JC tells the story of how she left her office job and ended up becoming a farmer.
11:48
JC and BB remember becoming involved in Georgia Organics, an organization from which they ultimately won a grant to build their community orchard.
17:35
JC explains how HER PARENTS' CHILDHOOD poverty made food an important part of her life from an early age.
19:10
JC reflects on why her and BB's parents did not farm while their grandparents did.
22:33
JC and BB share their favorite parts of farming.
25:35
JC and BB share the story behind the farmers market they created.
29:54
JC and BB reflect on how their farmers market expands access to fresh produce and how grateful their customers are to have healthy food available in their neighborhood.

Participants

  • Jenn Collins
  • Brad Barnes

Recording Locations

Mildred L. Terry Public Library

Venue / Recording Kit