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Genesis Farm: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Education
Genesis Farm is a non profit organization, located in Blairstown, New Jersey, that aims to educate people of the ecological and agricultural work it takes to preserve the Earth and all its wonders. Run by Dominican Sisters from Caldwell, NJ, Genesis Farm has made it their mission to promote self-awareness of our global crisis through many workshops, energy saving techniques, and allowing people to come together to learn how to maintain the health of the Earth in every way possible. Recently, Genesis Farm joined the transition movement, which is designed to help communities transition from using oil and other fossil fuels to substantial and renewable energy.
Genesis Farm is committed to lessening the demand of peak oil to avoid climate change in order to reshape and rebuild the community. In time, it hopes that with the transition movement and their solar panels it will improve the quality of life, inspire others to incorporate themselves with their great programs, and become environmentally conscious.
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On February 10th, 2011 at 11:07 pm Erika Perez Said:
Great and very helpful should win!!!
On February 10th, 2011 at 11:14 pm ls Said:
Very educational. Great work.
On February 11th, 2011 at 12:26 am MJ Said:
This is an amazing piece! Very informative and of high quality – should definitely win!
On February 11th, 2011 at 12:49 am Ivanna Said:
very informative..the reporter is very charismatic. extremely well edited. should definitely win!
On February 11th, 2011 at 1:31 am JIM BOB Said:
This work is excellent, and in my opinion superior to the other entries. This looks like a hard working group. Fantastic work. Hope you win!
On February 11th, 2011 at 1:32 am Suzan Carmile Said:
Beautiful story! This deserves to win!
On February 11th, 2011 at 1:34 am Sally Duran Said:
AMAZING!!!!
On February 11th, 2011 at 12:23 pm Lucia Said:
I’m so interested to learn more! Great job, tremendous group effort!
On February 11th, 2011 at 6:26 pm Bob Mann Said:
I’m very proud of my students in the TV and Digital Journalism class. They put this piece together under very tight deadline pressure. Our semester had barely started and I hit them with this assignment immediately. I would also like to thank the founders of our College, the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, who sponsor Genesis Farm. Sister Miriam gave my students access and great background information. Caldwell College is happy to be part of Planet Forward.
On February 11th, 2011 at 7:08 pm Kenneth Reeve Said:
Wonderful to see such a fine piece of journalism on such a timely topic!
On February 11th, 2011 at 7:10 pm LUCIA REYES Said:
WOW YOU ARE THE BEST, THANKS FOR BEING MY DAUGHTER , GOOD BLESS YOU, THIS RESEARCH IS VERYYY INTERESTING FOR THE WORLD.
On February 11th, 2011 at 8:57 pm PJ Lepore Said:
Very well written piece of journalism, very interesting. Hope you win
On February 11th, 2011 at 9:54 pm Jahna Pieretti Said:
Great job, guys!
On February 11th, 2011 at 10:29 pm Angel Ortiz Said:
Amazing job you guys! Professionally well done!
On February 11th, 2011 at 11:22 pm Catherine Waters, OP Said:
Genesis Farm is known all over the world. An example of what can be done! Thanks for highlighting it!
On February 12th, 2011 at 12:00 am Benjamin Ryan Stone Said:
Wow! This blew me away. This totally deserves to be nominated. Very informative. A professional and education piece.
On February 12th, 2011 at 12:49 am AC Said:
Outstanding job! Very well done!
On February 12th, 2011 at 11:59 am Eduardo A. Zappi Said:
Sustainability is the key to our survival. It is commendable that a group of young people decided to shed light on this unique, green experiment, conducted in the most urbanized and densely populated state in the U.S.
Great job!
On February 13th, 2011 at 1:05 am judith croce Said:
Good job! Thank you for reporting on such an important and timely topic.
On February 13th, 2011 at 12:46 pm Joseph Pedoto Said:
Impressive both in terms of the mission of Genesis Farm and the reportage of the students and Professor Mann who put this video together.
Bravo.
On February 13th, 2011 at 3:34 pm Madonna Adams Said:
This video was not only enjoyable to view, but it inspires me to take a trip to Genesis Farm to experience these possibilities in person. I’d especially like to see how the solar panels provided energy through this very cold winter.
On February 13th, 2011 at 4:01 pm Isabelle Genest Said:
An excellent piece of reporting on a very important issue. The Dominican Sisters of Caldwell are inspiring us to follow in their footsteps to achieve sustainability.
On February 13th, 2011 at 5:07 pm Sister Barbara Said:
How exciting for me to see some of my students connecting with some of the work our sisters do with reverence for the gift of life and this Earth! Way to go!!!!!
On February 13th, 2011 at 6:54 pm Sally Jo Weber Said:
Planet Forward-Genesis Farm:
Hooray for the Dominican Sisters and the College they founded!
On February 13th, 2011 at 11:15 pm cathy lundquist Said:
This is an excellent piece. Sister Miriam presents her project in such a beautiful, peaceful way. Congratulations to the Communication Arts department faculty for preparing their student so professionally.
On February 14th, 2011 at 12:24 pm Alan J. Boardman Said:
Well done piece…very professional…can’t wait to see it on PBS when you guys win
On February 14th, 2011 at 1:43 pm Addie MMM Said:
Precise preentation of material and visuals.
On February 14th, 2011 at 1:48 pm amanda Said:
Great piece, definitely can’t wait to see it aired on pbs.
On February 14th, 2011 at 2:19 pm Edith Ries Said:
Beautiful job. Thank-you. Edith Ries
On February 14th, 2011 at 2:31 pm zayra raiano Said:
Hope everyone is listening…..good job Lucianne!
On February 14th, 2011 at 2:32 pm Kendall Baker Said:
Congrats-well done!
On February 14th, 2011 at 2:35 pm Ivette Said:
congratulations!! good reporter is a topic that is of great importance today. should win….. lucky!!
On February 14th, 2011 at 2:39 pm John T. Yurko Said:
Well done everyone!
On February 14th, 2011 at 2:48 pm Adrienne Said:
Well done! Very informative and nicely edited. Proud of you, Lynette.
On February 14th, 2011 at 3:54 pm Patricia Garruto Said:
This well-edited piece is journalism at its best. It is informative and addresses the important subject of solar power. Genesis Farm is to be commended for its environmentally conscious work.
Kudos to all involved on this report!
On February 14th, 2011 at 4:03 pm Ann Marie Callahan Said:
Outstanding work!
On February 14th, 2011 at 4:15 pm Tiffany Hartwig Said:
very professional, very informative, great job!
On February 14th, 2011 at 4:39 pm Sister Brigid Brady Said:
Fine quick introduction to the work of Genesis Farm. Well done!
On February 14th, 2011 at 5:18 pm Don Noone Said:
Right in the zone of excellence!
On February 14th, 2011 at 7:55 pm nicolela Said:
Very Well Done!
On February 14th, 2011 at 8:54 pm Leticia Ortiz Said:
I spend a weekend at Genesis Farm with co-workers. I learned a lot.
On February 15th, 2011 at 1:45 am dennis Said:
Kristen, amazing job!
On February 15th, 2011 at 2:20 am Steve Lepore Said:
Very proud to be a part of this piece. Please keep voting for it and help us bring it to PBS!
On February 15th, 2011 at 9:32 am Jennifer Said:
Great job.
On February 15th, 2011 at 11:43 am Janice Stewart Said:
The students have created an excellent informational piece that highlights the importance of caring for our earth. Genesis Farm is an example of how education about our universe and attention to sustainability initiatives promotes global awareness and action.
On February 15th, 2011 at 12:27 pm John mcIntyre Said:
What a great model for the use of solar energy. Hopefully, it will encouage similar institutions to make use of this inexpensive and available resource.
On February 15th, 2011 at 8:27 pm Jasmin Finch Said:
Great job, very well written and presented. I’m very proud of Luicanne.
On February 16th, 2011 at 11:42 am Jameel Jackson Said:
Great job everyone!!
On February 16th, 2011 at 12:01 pm jackie Said:
Wow this such a Great job Lucy you should be very proud !
On February 16th, 2011 at 1:17 pm alana Said:
wow, impressive, I really want to visit Genesis Farm, great teamwork.
On February 16th, 2011 at 1:19 pm steven Said:
The editing is very impressive and the information is right on point, I would really like to see this on PBS.
On February 16th, 2011 at 1:44 pm dominic Said:
Great job, makes me want to invest in solar panels
On February 16th, 2011 at 5:48 pm Trizzy07 Said:
OMG this was so incredible you have to put it on!!!
On February 16th, 2011 at 11:06 pm SNORourke Said:
Congratulations to the students and all involved for producing such an excellent piece, and thanks to the faculty for exposing our students to such worthwhile work. You have already won!
On February 17th, 2011 at 12:00 am xavier Said:
this is an anspiring story, lucy i wish you and your team the best of luck, you’re truly amazing sweetheart.
On February 17th, 2011 at 9:22 am Pat,op Said:
Great job! Thanks for all your work. Hope you win.
On February 17th, 2011 at 12:24 pm Joan H. Moriarty Said:
This is a great project that highlights the cutting edge technology and techniques in the communication department to spread knowledge of a very timely topic to the world!
On February 17th, 2011 at 2:21 pm Alison Self Said:
very interesting work good luck.
On February 17th, 2011 at 2:46 pm Arielle G. Treus Said:
This work is amazing and deserves to win without a doubt! Everyone did an outstanding job. Lucianne Reyes, you did a spectacular job. Such a natural! Watch out world, Lucianne Reyes is the next greatest reporter! Good luck!
-AGT
On February 17th, 2011 at 2:50 pm Ashley Said:
This is a great story and it is put together so well. This should win.
On February 17th, 2011 at 4:44 pm Pat Crowley, OP Said:
Important to get the good news about Genesis Farm out to others.
Good job.
On February 17th, 2011 at 5:06 pm joan cappa Said:
Good Job Well done
On February 17th, 2011 at 5:18 pm Virginia Rich Said:
Congratulations to all who were involved in this professional presentation. The Dominican Sisters continue to inspire with their words and actions. Genesis Farm is a nearby example of how to strike balance in our world – thank you for getting the good word out!
On February 17th, 2011 at 5:24 pm Joanne Ryan Said:
True to the visionary educational efforts of the founders of Caldwell College, the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Sister Miriam Therese has been at the forefront of global environmental education for many years. Thank you, Sister, and kudos to those who created this introduction to Genesis farm.
On February 17th, 2011 at 6:00 pm Heather Said:
This is so well put together and such a wonderful piece! Thank you for helping to raise awareness!
On February 17th, 2011 at 6:16 pm Sr.Helen Coakley Said:
Congratulations to Sr. Miriam.
She has created a once in a lifetime experience.
Proud to be a Dominican.
On February 17th, 2011 at 6:47 pm Sr. Joanne Marie OP Said:
Spread the Word…life is sacred…in all it’s forms!
Congratulations on your work!
On February 17th, 2011 at 6:53 pm Lisa DiBisceglie Said:
This was a wonderful piece on Genesis Farms which is internationally known! Good work Caldwell College
On February 17th, 2011 at 9:04 pm Justine Pinto Said:
Great work! Congratulations
On February 17th, 2011 at 9:04 pm andrew subiszak Said:
Good Luck Kristen!
On February 18th, 2011 at 12:11 am Michael Said:
Great work everyone!!!!!!!!
On February 18th, 2011 at 12:22 am Sr. Kathleen Said:
The mission and tradition of the Dominican Family finds expression through this wonderful piece of journalism! A great expression and wonderful opportunity to understand the Caldwell College Core Values:
• RESPECT – Respecting the sacred dignity of all creation, we call ourselves to responsible relationship with each other and with the earth. Diversity of races, creeds, cultures, and abilities enriches the College community, in a climate of mutual respect.
Thank you!
On February 18th, 2011 at 1:52 pm Uchenna Said:
Amazing! Genesis farm constantly on the road with the mission and Tradition of the Dominican family! – the most priceless treasure we can give our world today, given the continued obliteration of the planet earth by our actions and the effects on the climate. Genesis farm calls us again to the deeper roots of who we are as people.
Thank you!
On February 18th, 2011 at 11:33 pm Nick Amabile Said:
Excellent job to all those involved.
On February 19th, 2011 at 6:18 pm Mary Said:
Congratulations to Caldwell College Team for letting the world know about the tremendous work of Sr. Miriam MacGillis, OP, and staff at Genesis Farm.
On February 20th, 2011 at 3:55 am Vanessa Said:
Great video! very informative and interesting! Great job to everyone involved!
On February 20th, 2011 at 10:09 pm Patricia Wormann Said:
Great job highlighting a very important issue!!
On February 20th, 2011 at 10:59 pm Joe Soboleski Said:
This looks great!
On February 21st, 2011 at 9:48 am Ashley Said:
An informative piece constructed perfectly. Congrats to all and wish you the best of luck !
On February 21st, 2011 at 7:47 pm Wycliffe Said:
Genesis rocks
On March 9th, 2011 at 12:46 pm Meghan Dunn Said:
Congrats to all Caldwell College students involved. I am so proud of you and so happy for the Caldwell College Communications Department!