What’s “Organic” About Organic?
I’d like to invite ya’ll down to the Florida Film Festival to a special screening of What’s “Organic” About Organic? on Saturday, April 10th at 3:30pm. This film explores many of the issues I discussed in my last post. There will be a mini farmers market hosted by the Ourlando Local Food Alliance after the film of local growers, including Uncle Matt’s of Clermont, featured in the film.
WHAT’S “ORGANIC” ABOUT ORGANIC? is an entertaining and educational documentary feature that dives into the challenges that arise when a grassroots agricultural movement evolves into a booming international market. Through the stories of farmers who steward land from upstate New York to Central Florida, the film offers audiences a deeper understanding of the difficulties involved in creating a more sustainable food system and creating a healthier environment. As we experience the devotion and passion that the farmers demonstrate in their adherence to the ecological and social principles of the organic movement, our questions begin to be answered. The audience is compelled to understand the marketplace challenges these farmers face and gain respect for their efforts to produce food that is not only healthier for the public, but is also a positive solution for our environmental crises. This movement is taking place in our own back yard—Co-Producer Marty Mesh, Executive Director of Florida Organic Growers and Consumers (FOG), head-quartered in Gainesville, is featured in the film for his involvement in the Florida Organic movement. Director and Co-Producer Shelley Rogers will be in attendance to answer your questions and discuss issues raised by this important film.
Filed under: Event, Food, Localism, Ourlando, Sustainability
