Documentary shorts — unscripted — featuring farmers, artisans, and others

Living Life As Dr. BBQ (video)

Living Life As Dr. BBQ (video)

He’s a BBQ spokesmen, a parking lot chef, and a cookbook author who has quite a story to tell. I met Ray Lampe at the American Royal Barbecue contest in 2003. Larry Mayes, another top competitor, said you gotta meet Dr. BBQ, his cooking classes are raising the bar for us competition cooks. Easy going, [...]

A New Family Farmer (video)

A New Family Farmer (video)

Michael Paine is a rare breed for becoming a new farmer: no prior farming experience, and he’s young.

Cattle, Sheep, Grain, and Hay: The Imperial Stock Ranch Story (video)

Cattle, Sheep, Grain, and Hay: The Imperial Stock Ranch Story (video)

In partnership with SARE, CUpS filmed the story of Jeanne Carver, and her historic ranch in Shaniko, Oregon.

Evin J. Evans and her Goats (video)

Evin J. Evans and her Goats (video)

I met goat farmer Evin J. Evans, of Split Creek Farm in South Carolina. With a background in animal science, she began breeding goats with the idea to breed better livestock.

Freezing Fruit For All Seasons (video)

Freezing Fruit For All Seasons (video)

An inside look at the Willamette Valley Fruit Company plant that freezes fresh, and locally produced fruits, for year-round uses.

Artisan Chocolate: A Minister’s Daughter (video)

Artisan Chocolate: A Minister’s Daughter (video)

Artisan chocolate maker, Sarah Hart, of Alma's Chocolate, shares her love and inspiration to her craft.

The Grape Grower (video)

The Grape Grower (video)

Known horticulturist Lon Rombough shares his lifetime passion for breeding plants and growing grapes.

Winery In Winter (video)

Winery In Winter (video)

What goes on at a small winery during the winter months? CUpS visits the Penner-Ash Wine Cellars visit to find out.