Description: Farmer/chef Patty Gentry struggles to grow the vegetables her chef clients prize. Actor Isabella Rossellini calls her the Picasso of produce.
“We loved the unique view of a chef-turned-farmer and the things Patty did to stay in business as the economy shifted.” Best Short + Audience Award, Ag & Art Film Festival
“I really appreciated your openness and honesty to tell the truth about your experience. You have a really beautiful way of articulating your experience in the moment… What I loved about the film is Roger was really good about being honest and taking a critical look at being a small scale farmer. And he didn’t romanticize it.” Clara Coleman, The Winter Growers Podcast, special guest Patty Gentry, CLICK TO LISTEN
The Soul of A Farmer follows Patty Gentry, a former chef, as she battles to earn a living on her three acre Early Girl Farm on Long Island. Isabella Rossellini, from whom Patty rents her land tells us, “Patty is the Picasso of vegetables!”