Six Inches of Soil Film Screening
Join Greene’s in collaboration with University College for a film screening of ‘Six Inches of Soil’ followed by a panel discussion.
Greene’s College Oxford, in collaboration with University College, Oxford proudly present ‘Six Inches of Soil,’ a captivating documentary revealing the untold stories hidden beneath our feet. Explore the intricate world of farming, communities, and small business that sustain life on our planet and transform the way our food is produced and consumed. Do not miss this opportunity to delve deep into the soil beneath us and uncover the inspiring stories of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system. The screening of the film will be followed by a panel discussion, where we will discuss the film with experts in the agricultural industry.
When: Tuesday, 5th November 2024
Time: 6.30-8.30 p.m.
We will host a panel discussion after the film featuring Christopher Upton, Greene’s College Oxford & Founder of Zerodig, Ian Wilkinson, co-Founder of Honeydale Farm and of FarmED, and George Bennet , Founder of Sandy Lane Farms – feel free to prepare questions.
Where: University College, 10 Merton Street, First floor lecture room
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The Movie
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.
Watch the trailer and get involved.
The Venue
10 Merton Street, on University College’s beautiful grounds is a first floor, fully accessible lecture room is flanked by a library and garden making it a quiet meeting space. It seats up to 70 people in a theatre style layout and has built in screening and sounds system.
If you struggle to find it ask at the porter’s lodge for directions.
more about the film
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. This includes exploring the connection between food and health, food poverty and affordability, the role of animals in the farming system, Britain’s hugely unequal system of land ownership, barriers to new entrant farmers especially from diverse backgrounds and whether there is a place for carbon offsetting on farms.
The film looks at the history of British farming and asks “How did we get here?” through a short animated chapter that brings the audience up to speed with the industrial heritage of farming and the solutions that are within reach.
To hear more, visit the Six Inches of Soil website.
We can’t wait to see you at the screening!
