In the early 70s, busloads of flower children trekked cross-country from Haight-Ashbury to the sticks. With no agricultural experience, they brought nothing but grit and determination to make a go of farming. Along with the goal of building a utopian refuge of peace and love. True to their communal philosophy, they signed a Vow of Poverty giving up everything they owned for the common good. But instead of being soured by hard work and setbacks, they made a success of it. Just not the kind they even remotely expected. Here’s their story, produced by Betsy Shepherd. And to learn more about The Farm, check out their website: http://www.thefarm.org/
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