Barn Red Area filmmaker Rich Brauer produced and directed this movie (set at Ruby Ellen Farm) about the struggles of a fruit farmer facing the pressures of development. With These Hands This site looks at stories of four farm families (including Ruby Ellen Farm) who are stewards of the land, touching the lives of those around them. Leelanau Conservancy The Leelanau Conservancy is dedicated to conserving the land, water and scenic character of Leelanau County. Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy GTRLC is dedicated to protecting natural, scenic and farm lands in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Manistee counties. American Farmland Trust Since our founding in 1980, American Farmland Trust has helped win permanent protection for over a million acres of American farmland. Leelanau Historical Museum In September of 2000 the Ruby Ellen Farm was one of six sites on the Museum's barn tour. Bingham Township Bingham Township news, maps, and government information. Interlochen Public Radio Radio host Peter Payette did an interview with Rich Brauer & Rick Wilson about the movie Barn Red and its connection with the RDREFF. State PDR Program through the Department of Agriculture Eastern Michigan University EMU Graduate students have completed projects at the farm for their course of study. Michigan State University MSU Graduate students have completed projects at the farm for their course of study. Land Trust Alliance Since its founding in 1982, the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) has helped build a strong land trust movement in America that now includes more than 1,260 conservation organizations. Traverse Area Arts Council Discover the rich cultural resources of the Grand Traverse Region. Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative, cultural activity in Michigan. NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station The Northwest Station is a multidisciplinary horticultural facility focusing on fruit production, specializing in tart and sweet cherry. Conservation at Ruby Ellen Farm Article by Mark Livengood for the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures Fall 2003 Newsletter. |
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