Farm to Table Documentary series

One Book, One Community

Sustainability. Fresh. Organic. Food production. Three recent documentaries take a look at different communities going against the grain with sustainable, organic farming.

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Monday, October 3: Fresh, New Thinking about What We are Eating

Fresh profiles the farmers, thinkers, and business people across the nation who are at the forefront of re-inventing food production in America.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, they are changing how farms are run, how the land is cared for, and how food is distributed. Their success demonstrates that a new paradigm based on sustainable practices can be profitable and a model for our food system, if people choose to support it.

Monday, October 17: Small Farms, Big Success

This inspiring documentary presents three ecologically responsible farms in the USA and Canada. Their unique business plans eliminate the middle man, use sustainable methods and few fossil fuels and show a decent living can be made! These new farming practices avoid the destructive trap of industrial food production and its financial burden. This documentary provides critical information to develop an enduring, local food network in a time of climate change.

Monday, October 24: In Organic We Trust

Most Americans now purchase organic food in some form, but don't know what "organic" really means. In Organic We Trust follows filmmaker Kip Pastor on a journey to answer the essential questions about organic: What exactly is certified organic? Is it really better for us, or just marketing hype? Is organic the key to transforming our food system?