In Vermont, the Intervale Center supports community food systems by expanding local food markets and increasing farmer's incomes. Chris Remington investigates how the Center has faced challenges and questions if the organization can act as a model for the future of local food.

Jennifer Ball focuses on the work of Diana George-Chapin, a gardener who grows heirloom plants and vegetables. George-Chapin speaks about growing with heirloom seeds, growing the seeds for her customers, and saving the genetic information from seeds.

Lynn Kippax Jr. captures how sheep are raised on Big Nash.

Hugh French documents how sheep are raised and driven on Big Nash.

Lynn Kippax Jr. documents how sheep are raised and driven on Big Nash.

Gary Pretsfelder captures images of life in Benedicta, Maine.

Gary Pretsfelder captures an image of a game of cribbage in progress in the backroom of the Benedicta General Store.

Lynn Kippax Jr. captures how sheep are raised on Big Nash.

Pam Berry captures images of Mary Turner during an interview in 1987.

On Great Nash Island, Lynn Kippax Jr. captures the action of culling island sheep.

Teegan Jansen documents the work of Caitlin Hunter of Appleton Creamery, who spends her time and energy caring for her herd of goats.

In the Kennebunkport area, barns cover large parts of the landscape. Lyman Page speaks to Lester Wildes and other barn owners about their barns and the barns that used to be there.