An Alresford cafe will be hosting an event next week to take viewers on a journey into the world beneath our feet.
The Yard, based in Alresford, will be holding a screening of 'Six Inches of Soil', the story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food, to help heal the soil, human health and provide for local communities.
The event, on Wednesday, May 22, will consist of a screening of the documentary, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with local experts Claire Mackenzie, Producer of Six Inches of Soil, Andy Bason, from Chilton Manor Farm, Lawrence Fannon from Worthy Earth, and Charlie Cheyney from Middle Farm.
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Directed by filmmaker Colin Ramsay and produced by Claire MacKenzie, "Six Inches of Soil" explores the vital role that soil plays in supporting life on Earth and the urgent need to protect the resource.
Claire said: "We want to empower young, British farmers and give them a voice and the confidence to farm in a regenerative way. The climate emergency is at the top of most people's agendas and regenerative farming can really make a difference.
"We want to get the public and the policymakers on side and to get farming the long-term investment that it needs.”
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Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a panel of local experts who will delve deeper into the themes presented in the film.
Director at Chilton Manor Farm, Anna Winter, said: "We are thrilled to bring 'Six Inches of Soil' to The Yard and provide a platform for meaningful dialogue and action around environmental sustainability and regenerative farming.
"By showcasing this powerful film we hope to inspire our community to become champions for soil conservation and increase awareness of regenerative farming practices."
To purchase tickets and find out information on upcoming events at The Yard, visit theyardhampshire.co.uk/events
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