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Documentary Chronicles Dairy Farmer's Inspiring Business Pivot

4/5/2026

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The documentary Fork in the Road, executive produced by Nick Offerman, follows Carilynn Coombs after her dairy business closed in 2018 when a Dean Foods plant shut.
She pivoted to a direct-to-consumer beef farm and ice cream shop with help from The Berry Center, staying optimistic about the new farming approach.
Co-director Vivian Sorenson notes eight years of stories showing both struggles and progress.

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The documentary Fork in the Road, executive produced by Nick Offerman, follows Carilynn Coombs after her dairy business closed in 2018 when a Dean Foods plant shut.
She pivoted to a direct-to-consumer beef farm and ice cream shop with help from The Berry Center, staying optimistic about the new farming approach.
Co-director Vivian Sorenson notes eight years of stories showing both struggles and progress.