Missouri Coalition for the Environment

From the Peabody-winning co-creators of “King Corn” comes “Truck Farm“, a new documentary examines all the ways Americans are determined to grow local food where ever they are- from truck beds to roof tops and everywhere in between.

In “Truck Farm” filmmaker Ian Cheney takes a first-hand look at the quirky world of urban agriculture.  He plants a garden on the only land he’s got: the back of his Grandad’s old pickup truck. The film is a whimsical call-to-farms, featuring nutritionist Marion Nestle, chef Dan Barber, and musical narration by Brooklyn’s new sound The Fishermen Three. It premiered in January at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in California, earning a special Honorable Mention from the festival’s jury.

You can arrange a screening with your Rotary Club, garden club, Scout troop, classroom, congregation, or neighborhood association in partnership with MCE. Email klogansmith@moenviron.org.

Southwest Missouri!

Farm Bill Comes to the Table-Springfield

The legislation known as the “Farm Bill” affects every one of us- farmers and eaters alike. The food on our plates, where it came from, and how its production affects the environment are all shaped by the Farm Bill.

America’s Local Food Future Forum

Friday, April 29, 6-7:30PM
Springfield-Green County Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic
Springfield, MO 65807

Join Izaak Walton League, Missouri Coalition for the Environment, Moms for Local Food, Slow Food Southwest Missouri, Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition, and Well Fed Neighbor Alliance in a discussion about how the Farm Bill affects you and what you can do to make sure your priorities get on the table.

Speakers
Angela Jenkins, Moms for Local Food
Brad Redlin, Izaak Walton League
Alan Scarrow, PhD., Producer of Organic Grassfed Beef and Produce
Ruell Chappell, President of the Well Fed Neighbor Cooperative, LLC and owner of Gateway Farms, LLC.

Get the flyer and spread the word!

*Free* Members and non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Space is limited. Please reserve your seat below: