Six Inches of Soil Screening

FarmED is excited to be screening the brand new inspiring documentary film, Six Inches of Soil. Please click 'RSVP' above to register with FarmED. 

Cluster members** may request a discount code for tickets. 

** ​Farmer members (subscribers and their nominated representatives) from the North East Cotswold Farmer Cluster

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.

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 who help them on their journey. They are joined by other experts providing wisdom and solutions from a growing movement of people who are dedicated to changing the trajectory for food, farming and the planet.

Watch the trailer here!

After the screening there will be the opportunity for audience Q&A with panel discussion, chaired by FarmED co-founder Ian Wilkinson, plus SIOS Director Colin Ramsay, SIOS Producer Claire Mackenzie and guests TBC.

Timings:

17:45 Pizza & drink on arrival in the FarmED cafe (optional)

18:45 Introduction

19:00 Film screening

20:30 Panel and Q&A

21:30 End