From Farm to Film: How One Farmer’s Work on the Farm Fuels His Art

Laura Hardie
11 min readAug 14, 2023

Vermont farmer creates two feature-length films inspired by farm life.

George Woodard at his farm in Waterbury, Vermont, next to a piece of military equipment he purchased for his film, “The Farm Boy.” Photo by Laura Hardie.

For Waterbury, Vermont farmer George Woodard, life on the farm isn’t just a way of life. It’s what inspires him to entertain people through music and theatre.

“In high school, my senior year, I discovered theatre and acting. Community theatre is the best…

--

--

Laura Hardie

Freelance writer sharing stories and poems about community and mental health in rural Vermont. Connect with me here: www.instagram.com/smalltownstateofmind