The Biggest Little Farm

Streaming video - 2018

A documentary about regenerative farming in Southern California, this film follows filmmaker John Chester and his wife Molly as they leave Los Angeles to transform 200 acres of barren land into Apricot Lane Farms. Over eight years, the film documents their efforts to restore soil health, manage biodiversity, and balance ecosystems—raising everything from ducks to pigs to cover crops. With vivid cinematography and personal narration, their journey offers a close-up view of sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry, and the complex realities of working with nature.

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Subjects
Genres
Documentary films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Neon 2018.
2026.
Language
English
Other Authors
John Chester (film director), Molly Chester (actor)
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
Cover Image
Item Description
Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (92 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).