The Farmer's Wife
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Disarmingly intimate, David Sutherland's The Farmer's Wife is a landmark documentary portrait of three tumultuous years in the life of a Nebraska farm family facing its toughest crisis. Darrel Buschkoetter chases his lifelong dream of becoming a farmer; his wife, Juanita, sacrifices her own dreams to keep his alive. But when we meet them, they are on the verge of losing it all — the farm, their self-respect, and their marriage. Their daily struggle forces them to grow as individuals and as a couple, renegotiating traditional roles and, in the process, discovering a wellspring of courage, ability, and faith.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
400 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Mon, Sep 21, 1998
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
In the concluding episode of "The Farmer's Wife," Darrel finally harvests the bumper crop he had dreamt about his whole life. But Darrel has to go to work for another farmer to make enough money to feed his family, and the stress and exhaustion cause him to explode. In December, Juanita takes the girls and leaves for a week--it has a deep and profound effect on Darrel. Two months later, the marriage that had seemed almost doomed is miraculously transformed. Through counseling, Darrel learns to deal with his anger and undergoes extraordinary personal growth. Now he is the at-home parent, farming and caring for his three daughters. Juanita, who has earned a college degree, works at a respected crop insurance company in town, helping other farmers. In the end, through faith, hope, and hard work, the Buschkoetters save their farm and rediscover the love that holds them together.
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David Sutherland
David Sutherland
Reeves Gabrels
David Sutherland, James Yee
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David Sutherland
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David Sutherland
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David Sutherland
Producer
Reeves Gabrels
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What is The Farmer's Wife about?
Disarmingly intimate, David Sutherland's The Farmer's Wife is a landmark documentary portrait of three tumultuous years in the life of a Nebraska farm family facing its toughest crisis. Darrel Buschkoetter chases his lifelong dream of becoming a farmer; his wife, Juanita, sacrifices her own dreams to keep his alive. But when we meet them, they are on the verge of losing it all — the farm, their self-respect, and their marriage. Their daily struggle forces them to grow as individuals and as a couple, renegotiating traditional roles and, in the process, discovering a wellspring of courage, ability, and faith.
How many seasons does The Farmer's Wife have?
The Farmer's Wife comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Farmer's Wife?
Key cast members in The Farmer's Wife include Darrel Buschkoetter, Juanita Buschkoetter.
Who created or directed The Farmer's Wife?
The Farmer's Wife was developed and directed by David Sutherland.