Below are some links to fellow artisans and farmers who appreciate the importance of a life well-lived, building resilient home economies, and the vitality of manual competence and making things.
The Grovestead - Rory Groves and his family have created a real, working, sustainable farm in a family centered way. he has also written an excellent recent book, Durable Trades. Check it out!
The Meaning of Handcrafted Furniture: Second-Hand Stories with Daniel Chaffin Furniture - Short 5 minute video with artisans at Daniel Chaffin Furniture Makers.
"Shopclass as Soulcraft" by Matthew B. Crawford - An impressive essay that helps us keep our humanity amidst the technological dilemmas of modern life.
The Inheritance of Tools" by Scott Russell Sanders - A powerful and image-filled essay on the legacy of the by-hand lifestyle.
Short Films by Breakwater Studios - Outstanding 10-minute short films about the lives of various craftsmen.