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20047 minPGdoc-short

Greenwell Barn

20047 minPGdoc-short

Over 50 years, farmer Arnold Cole narrates the evolution of farming practices from hand milking to modern agribusiness in an old barn.

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Over 50 years, farmer Arnold Cole narrates the evolution of farming practices from hand milking to modern agribusiness in an old barn.

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Tony Hill

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Arnold Cole stands in the Greenwell Barn, a structure he has known for over 50 years. As he narrates, the barn's redundant spaces and features prompt reflections on the evolution of farming practices. The film details the shift from hand milking to the introduction of electricity, alongside advancements in baling and feeding methods. It illustrates the transition from farming as a traditional way of life to its current status as agribusiness. The documentary runs for seven minutes and was released in 2004.

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