Farm Crime

Farm Crime is a Canadian true crime documentary series which premiered on CBC's online streaming service, CBC Gem (formerly the CBC Player), in August 2018.[1] Created by Geoff Morrison and produced by Toronto-based production company Big Cedar Films, the series investigates unconventional crimes in the world of farming and agriculture.[2]

Farm Crime
GenreDocumentary
Directed by
  • Geoff Morrison
  • Christina Carvalho
  • Ryan J. Noth
  • Victoria Lean
Narrated bySarah Treleaven
Country of originCanada
Original languages
  • English (6 episodes)
  • French (1 episode)
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producerGeoff Morrison
Producers
  • Geoff Morrison
  • Christina Carvalho
Production locations
Running time85 minutes
Production companyBig Cedar Films
Release
Original networkCBC
Original releaseAugust 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)
External links
Official Website

Episodes

Series overview

The series documents the stories of people who have been victims of agricultural crime. Each 10-15 minute episode examines a different incident, usually a theft, and how it affects the victims both emotionally and financially.[3] The series also explores the many diverse aspects of the agricultural industry in Canada, with each episode taking place in a different Canadian province. The series tackles crimes such as cattle rustling, oyster poaching, livestock theft, and cargo theft.[4]

Season 1 (2018)
No. in
season		TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"Cattle Cops"Geoff MorrisonAugust 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)
RCMP livestock investigators round up a cattle rustler who stole cattle from his employer.[5]
2"Hive Heist"Ryan J. NothAugust 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)
An investigation into the biggest bee theft in Canadian history, where five million bees are stolen from a family-run apiary in Quebec.[6]
3"George of Green Gables"Christina CarvalhoAugust 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)
A PEI aquaculturist is robbed of oysters while dealing with a family tragedy.[7]
4"Pigeon Pincher"Geoff MorrisonAugust 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)
After 300 fancy pigeons are stolen from a pigeon fancier in Abbotsford, BC, the theft is suspected to be connected to a rash of livestock thefts in the Fraser Valley.[4]
5"Black Market Butcher"Victoria LeanAugust 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)
Free-range farmers in Nova Scotia are victim to a thief who butchered animals on their property.[8]
6"#BlueberryBandit"Geoff MorrisonAugust 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)
$100,000 worth of blueberries are stolen from a transport yard in Hamilton, Ontario.[9]

Reception

The show has been praised for looking at the crimes with intelligence and respect. At the end of 2018, Farm Crime was named as one of the “25 most binge-worthy TV shows of 2018” by NOW Magazine.[8] It also received positive reviews from Canadian entertainment websites, and was cited for its unique spin on the true crime genre.[2][4][10]

References
  1. staff, N. O. W. (2018-08-16). "What to watch in theatres and online this weekend: August 17–19". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
  2. "True crime in agriculture and farming is the focus of CBC's excellent, unique Farm Crime | TV, eh?". www.tv-eh.com. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
  3. "This week in Toronto: The Bentway celebrates its expansion with a block party | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
  4. Simes, Jeremy (2018-09-06). "Documentary shows farm crime is no joke". The Western Producer. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
  5. Fernandez, Fernando (November 19, 2018). "FARM CRIME IS HEART HEAVY". FERNTV. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  6. "The Current Transcript for September 3, 2018". CBC Radio. September 3, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  7. "CBC doc series chronicles how 'Farm Crime' hits vulnerable family businesses". CBC Radio. September 3, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  8. staff, N.O.W. (December 5, 2018). "The 25 most binge-worthy TV shows of 2018". Now Magazine. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  9. "CBC documentary looks into case of $100K worth in stolen blueberries from Hamilton". CBC News. August 19, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  10. Toronto, Point of View Magazine • 392-401 Richmond Street West •; email, ON • M5V 3A8 • Canada •639-0653 • Send us an. "Now Streaming: 'Farm Crime' – Point of View Magazine". povmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-12-19.


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