After 22 years of genetic improvements, a farmer confronts the challenges of climate change and shifting industry attitudes on his family's fourth-generation farm.
“A gay farmer's mission to combat climate change comes at great personal cost”
Synopsis
After 22 years of genetic improvements, a farmer confronts the challenges of climate change and shifting industry attitudes on his family's fourth-generation farm.
Synopsis
Jon Wright operates a fourth-generation family farm in the United States. He has spent 22 years improving his cattle herd through genetic advancements. Climate change presents severe challenges to his farming practices. At the same time, shifting attitudes within the beef industry threaten his efforts towards sustainability. Wright faces the costs of maintaining his identity as a gay farmer while managing these pressures on his agricultural livelihood. The documentary runs for 23 minutes and was released in 2020.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jon Wright, a gay farmer facing climate change.
- See the impacts of the beef industry's evolving attitudes.
- Find out how personal identity intersects with farming.
Did You Know
- Jon Wright has spent 22 years improving his cattle herd.
- The film is 23 minutes long.
- The documentary was produced in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the main subject of the documentary Alone Out Here?
Jon Wright is the main subject, a gay farmer in the United States.
What challenges does Jon Wright face on his farm?
He faces severe impacts of climate change and evolving attitudes in the beef industry that threaten his sustainability efforts.
What is the duration of the documentary Alone Out Here?
The documentary has a duration of 23 minutes.
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