We are now offering a third screening of the film, on the 29th of April (due to the April 15th and April 22nd events being fully booked).
This is a film screening (+ post-film Q&A), arranged with Transition Town Reading, to be held at the independent cinema, "Reading Biscuit Factory," at 6 pm on Monday, April 29th (2024), 1 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QE.
Here is the booking link (or just turn up on the door).
The Film.
Six Inches of Soil tells the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities.
Six Inches of Soil tells the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities.
The aims of the film are to sound the alarm on a broken system, but to also give hope that there is a way to fix it; to inspire farmers to adopt agroecological and regenerative farming practices; and to encourage consumers, food corporations and policymakers to support their efforts.
Half the food we eat in the UK is produced by about 180,000 farmers, who manage 70% of our land. Current “industrial” mainstream farming practices significantly contribute to soil degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. Regenerative farming practices, (within an agroecological system) promote healthier soils, provide healthier, affordable food, restore biodiversity and sequester carbon.
Six Inches of Soil is a story of three new farmers on the first year of their regenerative journey to heal the soil and help transform the food system - Anna Jackson, a Lincolnshire 11th generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture fed beef cattle in Cornwall.
As the trio of young farmers strive to adopt regenerative practices and create viable businesses, they meet seasoned mentors - John Pawsey in Suffolk, Nic Renison in Cumbria and Marina O’Connell in Devon - who help them on their journey.
They are joined by other experts - Henry Dimbleby, Ian Wilkinson, Mike Berners-Lee, Vicki Hird, Dee Woods, Tim Lang, Hannah Jones, Satish Kumar, Nicole Masters, Tom Pearson - providing wisdom and solutions from a growing movement of people who are dedicated to changing the trajectory for food, farming and the planet.
The 96 minute film, with its original music score and beautiful animation, was completed at the end of 2023, and was launched at the Oxford Real Farming Conference on 4th January 2024. It was also shown at COP 28 in December 2023 through EIT Food Systems.
Post-film Q&A panel:
Professor Chris Rhodes, Director of Fresh-lands Environmental Actions, and Chair of Transition Town Reading.
Pete Wheat, Reading Food Growing Network, and Transition Town Reading.
Dr Frida Mariana, Soil Food Web Analyst at Soil Bio Analysis and R&D scientist at Soil Ecology Lab.
Half the food we eat in the UK is produced by about 180,000 farmers, who manage 70% of our land. Current “industrial” mainstream farming practices significantly contribute to soil degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. Regenerative farming practices, (within an agroecological system) promote healthier soils, provide healthier, affordable food, restore biodiversity and sequester carbon.
Six Inches of Soil is a story of three new farmers on the first year of their regenerative journey to heal the soil and help transform the food system - Anna Jackson, a Lincolnshire 11th generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture fed beef cattle in Cornwall.
As the trio of young farmers strive to adopt regenerative practices and create viable businesses, they meet seasoned mentors - John Pawsey in Suffolk, Nic Renison in Cumbria and Marina O’Connell in Devon - who help them on their journey.
They are joined by other experts - Henry Dimbleby, Ian Wilkinson, Mike Berners-Lee, Vicki Hird, Dee Woods, Tim Lang, Hannah Jones, Satish Kumar, Nicole Masters, Tom Pearson - providing wisdom and solutions from a growing movement of people who are dedicated to changing the trajectory for food, farming and the planet.
The 96 minute film, with its original music score and beautiful animation, was completed at the end of 2023, and was launched at the Oxford Real Farming Conference on 4th January 2024. It was also shown at COP 28 in December 2023 through EIT Food Systems.
Post-film Q&A panel:
Professor Chris Rhodes, Director of Fresh-lands Environmental Actions, and Chair of Transition Town Reading.
Pete Wheat, Reading Food Growing Network, and Transition Town Reading.
Dr Frida Mariana, Soil Food Web Analyst at Soil Bio Analysis and R&D scientist at Soil Ecology Lab.
Evening Programme:
6.00 pm - 7.35 pm, film screening.
7.35 pm - 7.50 pm, break.
7.50 pm - 8.20 pm, Q&A panel.
8 comments:
"Such a powerful and inspiring film! The regenerative farming practices highlighted in this documentary are exactly what our planet needs. "
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"The way regenerative farming practices can heal the soil and combat climate change is something everyone needs to learn about. Great to see films like this raising awareness!"
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"The future of farming is definitely in agroecology and regenerative practices. This film seems like a powerful call to action for everyone!"
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The blend of personal stories from Anna, Adrienne, and Ben with expert insights from people like Henry Dimbleby and Ian Wilkinson makes the film engaging and educational. The animation and original music elevate the message, making it more impactful.
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The film beautifully illustrates how regenerative farming isn’t just a way to restore soil; it’s about building a system that supports biodiversity, local economies, and healthier communities. It’s exciting to see so many people dedicated to this cause.
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The mentors in the film are so inspiring. Their wisdom and experience provide a clear roadmap for new farmers trying to navigate this complex transition. It shows the power of community and learning from those who’ve walked the path before.
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Watching "Six Inches of Soil" was an eye-opener. It demonstrates that regenerative farming practices not only have the potential to fix soil but also to create viable, sustainable businesses. This is the future of farming, and I’m hopeful it gains the traction it deserves.
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This film sheds light on the urgent need to shift away from industrial farming. It’s not just about soil health, but about the health of the planet and future generations. The regenerative practices shown are a beacon of hope in reversing the damage done by industrial agriculture.
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