Through personal stories, New Englander's reflect the barter economy of the region. Kelly Prime documents how this system of alternative economics functions in New England.

Living off the land as a homesteader, Jim Cornish enjoys a rustic life. Kevin Ting profiles how Cornish and other men have become one with their land.

At Goranson Farm in Dresden, people and family are everything. Leslie Forstadt documents how the farm has been passed down through generations, which tells the story of the farms past and future.

After a long life working in forestry and dairy, 92 year old Marlin Thurston is happy his family is taking over the Thurston Family Farm. Leslie Forstadt profiles how Thurston started his farm.

In Presque Isle, Cluny McPherson collects the heritage of potato growing people. Tanya Solomon and Parise White capture images of McPherson about his collection of old farm tools.

Living out in West Peru, Mary Turner always has stories to share. Kelly Emery visits Turner and learns how to make butter on a churn.

In the Kennebunkport area, barns cover large parts of the landscape. Carl Young, Jr. meets with Lester Wildes and other barn owners.

Following a tradition of farm work before mechanized farming, Clifford and Belle Jackson continue to farm the old way. Mark Emerson documents the activities that the Jackson's perform on their farm to retain old farming habits.

Heading to Giles Family Farm in Alfred, Mark Ruest and others go to learn about cider production. Ruest and other Salt students speak to Bruce Giles about the squeezing process and the work that goes into the production.

A longtime friend of Monty Washburn, Mary Turner works and lives on a farm in West Peru. James Jannetti speaks to Turner about her life experiences.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheep. Mark Emerson and Elizabeth Tanner speak to Williams about raising sheep and taking care of them.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheep. Williams walks Salt students through the sheep shearing process.