Matthew Wagner // 



I believe there is a massive disconnect between people and their food. The result of this is a multitude of health issues and misinformed consumers buying into diets and life choices that may not be beneficial to their health and/or the environment. Through research into traditional and contemporary Western diets and farming techniques I have been searching for a solution for our agricultural problem. Working with my sister,

Shannon Walker and brother-in-law, Ty Walker, I have been photographing their farm,

Smoke and Chimneys in Franklin County VA, to provide visuals of people who are actively trying to solve this dilemma. My hope is to provide visual insight for people who don’t have the opportunity to see and consider the love inherent in farming or the hardships endured on a daily basis. Seeking a connection to our food sources and the movement of food, is critical to a sustainable relationship with the earth. Wherever you are living, an urban or rural setting, my goal is to deepen your perspective on food producers, this beautiful Earth, and yourself.

This collection of images is a work in progress, highlighting Ty's commitment to raising this special breed of Mulefoot pigs.



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