From KCRW in Santa Monica and PRI, Public Radio International, this is To the Point.

Another generation goes back to the land.

Hello again, I'm Orman Alney, and this is a Thanksgiving edition of To the Point from Public Radio International and daily look at the

issues Americans care about most. Civilization has moved from the countryside to the city,

from tilling the soil to industrial jobs and office work and technology. There's always been

a counter movement of urbanites who have romanticized the pastoral life till they've learned

about hard labor and lousy income.

But the latest new farmers appear to be sticking it out much longer,

motivated by interest in the environment and a passion for really good, locally grown food.

Today, we'll find out they appear to be doing the right thing at the right time.

On reporter's notebook later on, New Movies for the Holidays and Beyond. First, here's the news. Support the right time. On reporter's notebook later on, new movies for the holidays and beyond.

First, here's the news.

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Hello again, Warren Alney, back with To the Point.

For the first time, since 1920, the agricultural census is showing an increase in American farmers.

They haven't all grown up on farms, many come from the cities, and they're often graduates of prestigious institutions of higher learning.

But can they sustain it?

Maybe they contributed to your Thanksgiving dinner. We'll hear from them.

On reporter's notebook, the Oscar season ends at midnight the 31st of December, so the holiday season is the last chance for new contenders.

We'll hear about some of the recent biopics, period pieces, and comedies that might or might not be in contention.

First, this news update.

Superstorm Sandy came at a bad time for everybody, including retailers, and their suppliers, getting ready for what's traditionally the biggest season for shopping all year long.

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