Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite movie snacks, and meet us at sunset for Movies on the Farm!

We're kicking this summer off with Farming While Black, a documentary that follows a rising generation of Black farmers claiming their rightful ownership of the land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.

Come early, find a spot on the farm, and settle in for an intimate outdoor screening. Whether you're a longtime supporter of local food or simply looking for a memorable night out with family and friends, we'd love to have you with us!

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About the Film:

As the co-founder of Soul Fire Farm in upstate New York, Leah Penniman finds strength in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarianism – agricultural practices that can heal people and the planet. Influenced and inspired by Karen Washington, a pioneer in urban community gardens in New York City, and fellow farmer and organizer Blain Snipstal, Leah galvanizes around farming as the basis of revolutionary justice. 

In 1910, Black farmers owned 14 percent of all American farmland. Over the intervening decades, that number fell below 2 percent, the result of racism, discrimination, and dispossession. The film chronicles Penniman and two other Black farmers’ efforts to reclaim their agricultural heritage. Collectively, their work has a major impact, as each is a leader in sustainable agriculture and food justice movements. 

Learn more at www.farmingwhileblackfilm.com

About Movies on the Farm: 

Movies on the Farm is a monthly film series hosted by Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative where we bring neighbors together to watch a film related to agriculture, our history, and connection to the land. Stay connected with us to learn more about upcoming screenings.