2019 Student Films
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Item A cover crop can provideGregory, John; Henry, Alan; Jess, Kevin (2019-11)An educational parody of “A Country Boy Can Survive” by Hank Williams Jr. focusing on the benefit that cover crops can provide, along with covering other topics learned in PLSCS 1900. Topics such as IPM, cover crops, soil moisture, intercropping, and irrigation are mentioned.Item Beneath the woolMarkowski, Cheyenne; Kreizel, Pinchas; Lemgruber Viol, Giovanna (2019-11)Our film looks at sustainable sheep farming. We interview Judy ‘Basha’ Genova who raises sheep using sustainable methods and Dr. Michael Thonneywho directs the Cornell Sheep Program and researches sheep in solar farms.Item Cornell and New York State's commitment to cannabis sustainabilityKirshenbaum, Lucas (2019-11)The cannabis plant has always been one of the most discussed crops ever since it was outlawed in America. It’s medicinal, social, and economic value are unmatched when comparing it to other crops. The medical marijuana and hemp industry (together) was estimated at a $6.7B in 2016 and is estimated to grow to over $30B in 2025. This drastic economic boom is something that should not be looked over and can have a major impact on America as a whole. My film covers how Cornell became involved with growing industrial cannabis sativa (hemp variety) and their reasoning for collaborating with Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialists and New York State in order to maximize economic success while maintaining sustainable practices. My film includes interviews from two experts who discuss the industry and the crop.Item Farm to friendMiller, Leigh; Raju, Teevyah (2019-11)Two friends explore where their milk comes from by visiting an organic dairy farmer, Chandler Benson. They learn about his farm, Bensvue Farms, which is part of the Organic Valley Co-op.Item Food for thoughtWalvoord, Bailey; Kuang, Maggie (2019-11)This film is a spoof of a late-night talk show. The topic is perennial crop grow, with a specific focus on perennial grains. Through lots of light-hearted comedy and current research, we show the positive and negative potential of perennial crops.Item Hall Apiaries Redefining commercial beekeeping one hive at a timeCrosier, Catherine (2019-11)This film challenges the standards of the current commercial beekeeping industry through the example of Hall Apiaries, a successful, treatment-free commercial beekeeping operation located in Plainfield,New Hampshire. The purpose is to prove that it is possible (and profitable) to run a sustainable beekeeping operation.Item Hungry for changeDelConte, Danielle (2019-11)"Hungry for a Change” highlights Clucked Out Farm in Pulaski, New York, owned by John and Jana Weiland. Their goal is to live sustainably and get back in touch with food production while providing their community a connection to agriculture.Item Irresponsible irrigation is insaneBrown, Harrison (2019-11)My video was filmed at Orchard Dale Fruit Company in Waterport New York, a 215 year old family farm. It focuses on how farms in western New York manage their water using current practices for irrigation as well as water removal.Item Organic matter mattersGrass, Camilla; Ghobadian, Ava; Evans, Ali (2019-11)This video is based on informative talk shows (similar to a less satirical SNL). It goes over organic matter and how it can help in agriculturethrough compost and other practical applications.Item Sustainable production of HamChatrchyan, Elena; Chrisman, Seth (2019-11)Sustainable Production of “HAM” is not actually about sustainable pork or ham production. Instead, it discusses the 10 practices for sustainable agriculture, whathappens when we aren’t sustainable, and the Brundtland Report’s definition ofsustainable agriculture, all to the tune of Hamilton’s The World Was Wide Enough.