Four Generations of Green

This video features the story of a multi-generational family-run dairy business in Oregon that aspires for sustainability while serving a local market, conserving energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by burning waste from its dairy cows.

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http://vimeo.com/58277513

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Video length is 2:18 min.

Notes From Our Reviewers

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Teaching Tips

Real stories of sustainability in local communities are powerful examples of the actions that humans can take to make a difference.

Very useful in a discussion of sustainable agribusiness and humans taking action to reduce their contribution to climate change.

Great tool and story to begin sustainable practices and/or energy conservation and/or renewable energy discussions. Provokes further research.

About the Science

Jock and Buzz Gibson are the managers of Lochmead Dairy Farm, a fourth-generation, family-owned dairy farm in central Oregon. For the past 50 years, the dairy has demonstrated wisdom in thinking locally and reducing its carbon footprint in a traditionally greenhouse gas emission-heavy industry.

The video briefly discusses the business decisions they've made to reduce their impact on the environment locally.

Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.

About the Pedagogy

Video can also be viewed at Climate Solutions website [link http://climatesolutions.org/solution-stories/four-generations-of-green], which gives a more thorough background of the Lochmead Dairy Farm.

Engaging story told by 2 members of the family and illustrated with scenes from their production and waste management facilities.

Technical Details

Can be viewed in high definition on desktop screen or projector.

Literacy and Resources

Relation Link:

http://cleanet.org/resources/45155.html

Climate Literacy:

GP d Greenhouse gas reduction and carbon dioxide sequestration to mitigate climate change

GP g Actions taken by different levels of society can mitigate climate change and increase preparedness for current and future generations