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[permaculture] The Organic Opportunity Small Farms & Economic Development/ NEW FILM

From: Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network <lakinroe@silcom.com>
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Subject: [permaculture] The Organic Opportunity Small Farms & Economic Development/ NEW FILM
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:57:54 -0700

DVD The Organic Opportunity: Small Farms & Economic Development

http://www.localharvest.org/dvd-the-organic-opportunity-C9394

This 26 minute film tells the story of an Iowa county's pioneering organic farming program and how it fosters economic growth.
DVD 26 minute Film

"The Organic Opportunity: Small Farms & Economic Development" tells the story of Woodbury County, Iowa's innovative economic development campaign centered on the development of local, organic agriculture.

This film is designed to be used with Chambers of Commerce, economic development organizations, elected officials, farmers and consumers -- anyone interested in discovering the positive impact a local food system grounded in organic agricultural practices can play in a community's economic, environmental and physical health.

"The Organic Opportunity" explores Woodbury County's pioneering program of (1) economic development tax rebates for farmers who transition to organic, (2) county purchasing that prioritizes local, organic food, and (3) financing for new, small farmers committed to organic agriculture. It is a story of hope and practical steps any community can take to build a thriving local economy.

"The Organic Opportunity" is not just about organic food---it is a great story that demonstrates how local communities can create a different food system which provides its citizens with wonderful food, makes it possible for young farmers to remain in the community and farm, while simultaneously improving the communities economy. And Woodbury County in Iowa did it all without any help from Washington DC. ---Frederick Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center, and President of the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Chris Bedford makes films and videos designed to help communities build a sustainable economy -- beginning with a local, healthy food system. "Food is the beginning. As citizens and consumers we can help turn the economy towards true ecological sustainability through our food purchases." OR as Wendell Barry says, "Feeding is an agricultural act."

As an activist, Chris Bedford founded the Floyd Boulevard Local Foods Market in Sioux City, IA and the Sweetwater Local Foods Market in Muskegon, Michigan. He is currently President of the Sweetwater market - www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

He also frequently speaks with his films at events and conferences. Visit his website at www.chrisbedfordfilms.com for more information.

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[permaculture] The Organic Opportunity Small Farms & Economic Development/ NEW FILM, Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, 09/02/2010