Hello Allan:
I've assembled what I can for our Video Discussion group - outline follows.
I can get (rent) many of the videos from Bullfrog films for a reasonably
good price (8 films $200 including shipping) as long as I don't charge a
fee. (We were not planning on charging anything anyway, but will ask for
donations). Two videos that I can't get are: "Life in theSoil" & "The Big
Country". Do you have these ? Are they worthwhile showing? Can I borrow them
from you? I've looked in the BD archives but couldn't find any of the
publicity materials you used. Is that available? We will end up owning the
Emilia Hazelip video which you or others can use beginning in February.
Thanks for instigating this Allan.
Ron Poitras
Human Scale Sustainable Agriculture
A video and discussion group
Inspired by the book GARDENING FOR THE FUTURE
(Howard Shapiro, John Harrison, Bantam Books, 2000)
To be held at the
Blue Hill Library
Monday night, 7:00 beginning January 13, 2003
Presented by the Hancock County BUY LOCAL, EAT FRESH Program
FREE�No Charge!!!
Event Details:
January 13 Video: World Gardener
Bill Mollison is a practical visionary. Over the last twenty years he has
developed a method of sustainable agriculture called permaculture.
Permaculture weaves together annual and perennial plants, animals, soils and
water management and human needs into a functioning ecosystem. This video
covers the application of permaculture techniques in four different
bioregions. "The next best thing to taking a class with Mollison himself",
says Earthworks Magazine.
January 20 Video: The Close to Nature Garden
"The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the
cultivation and perfection of human beings," Masanobu Fukuoka writes in his
book the One Straw Revolution. Fukuoka has spent the last 30 years
perfecting his agricultural techniques on his fertile farm in Japan. He is
that rare combination of inspiring philosopher and astonishingly effective
farmer. Fukuoka approach to agricultural problems always begins with the
question, "how about not doing such and such"? in contrast to most
agricultural thinking which presupposes that we can improve upon nature. "An
excellent film", says Rodale Press.
January 27 Video: The Synergistic Garden
"An educational video on no-till synergistic gardening developed by french
gardener Emilia Hazelip. It describes step by step the process she has
developed to create an ecological agriculture based on Fukuoka's book One
Straw Revolution.
February 3 Videos: Garden Song and Getting the Most from Your Garden
Garden Song provides a portrait of the late Allan Chadwick, inventor of the
biodynamic, french intensive raised bed method of gardening. Allan Chadwick
spent 50 years in the garden - digging, planting and watching. This film
provides a portrait of a dynamic human being.
Getting the Most from Your Garden demonstrates what a number of people have
accomplished using raised bed methods. Included are visits to some
exquisite gardens, including those created by Peter Chan, Leandre and
Gretchen Poisson, and John Jeavons.
February 10 Life in the Soil
You will never look at soil in quite the same way again after seeing this
amazing film. An award winning Japanese film. Using time-lapse photography.
Composting and the formation of soil are presented in the context of the
exquisite Japanese countryside. In english.
February 17 Video: The Big Country
Alex Podolinsky brought Rudolf Steiner's insights to agriculture in
Australia in 1950's. This film explores the results of this big picture
farmer-researcher's efforts to transform farming down under.
February 24 Video: Beyond Organic - The vision of Fairview Gardens
Fairview Gardens is an urban farm located in Goleta California in the middle
of some very expensive real estate. Managed for the past twenty years by
Michael Abelman this 12 acre organic farm has become a model of sustainable
food production and community involvement, and an inspiration to thousands
of people from around the world. This film tells the story of this farms
uphill battle to survive in the face of rapid suburban development.
March 3 Video: My Father's Garden
This emotionally charged documentary explores the use and misuse of
technology on the American farm. In less than fifty years the face of
agriculture has been utterly transformed by synthetic chemicals and the
relentless pursuit of efficiency at all cost. The film profiles two
farmers, different in all the details, yet united by their common goal of
producing healthy food. It captures all of the elements of the crisis and
promise of agriculture and rural life.
March 10 Video: Deconstructing Supper
A leading chef investigates food safety in the age of GMO's and industrial
agriculture. From North America to Great Britain to India and back chef
Bishop shares fascinating conversations and mouthwatering feasts with
farmers and activists. An around the world trip for all those who may be
wondering what is happening to the foods they used to know and love.
March 17 Video: Devising a Sustainable Food System
Food is a local issue, a global issue, a development, health, political and
environmental issue. This program asks how we can design a food system that
insures health, accessibility and affordability for everyone. Ideas are
offered by Frances Moore Lappe, Joan Gussow, Brewster Kneen, Alyson
Chisholm, and participants in an innovative food program in Brazil.
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For additional Information contact Ron Poitras @ 667 7131, or Allison
Gladstone @ 359 8057
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-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Balliett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Friday, November 15, 2002 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: VIDEO/DISCUSSION Groups was Re: Search for results of
Elaine'stesting of bd preps
>OK, folks, schedule your programs, get your site ready, know who is
>publicizing it for you, etc and then lets talk how we are going to
>distribute/share videos.
>
>Glad there is so much interest!!
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