My Appalachian Home-Dale Farmer, Director and Producer.

Dale Farmer: Musician, Filmmaker, and Appalachian Storyteller

Dale Farmer is a musician, filmmaker, and writer whose creative work is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of his Appalachian heritage. Born in Ohio, Dale was raised with a strong connection to Eastern Kentucky, where his grandparents—originally from the region—would often return with him. Through these visits, he absorbed the music, stories, and traditions of the Appalachian Mountains that would go on to shape his life's work.

As a founder of the band The Farmer and The Crow, Farmer blends traditional Appalachian music with elements of folk and bluegrass, creating songs rich with storytelling and emotional depth. His music pays tribute to the people and places of his family’s mountain roots, carrying forward the oral traditions passed down through generations.

Farmer is also the writer and director of the acclaimed 2019 independent film The Mountain Minor, a historical drama that tells the story of a Kentucky family’s migration to Ohio during the Great Depression. Based in part on his own family history, the film is praised for its authenticity and heartfelt portrayal of Appalachian life and features traditional mountain music performed by the cast. It has become a widely respected representation of the cultural and emotional journey experienced by many Appalachian families.

In addition to his work in music and film, Dale Farmer is a published writer whose poetry and prose have appeared in the Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel literary anthology series—an important platform for Appalachian writers and voices. His literary contributions, like his music and filmmaking, reflect a deep love for place, memory, and the enduring spirit of the Appalachian people.

Through all his artistic endeavors, Dale Farmer continues to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of Appalachia, offering powerful and authentic narratives that resonate across generations and geographies.