FESTIVAL NEWS
March 19 at 7 P.M.: Back Forty Farm to Host Reception and Screening of “Good Food” in Mt. Vernon, Wa
The comeback of the small family farmer in the Pacific Northwest will be center stage during a showing of “Good Food,” a Whidbey Island-made documentary that features producers, farmers’ markets, distributors and public officials who are developing a more sustainable food system.
The movie will be shown at 7 p.m., March 19, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, Wash.
Before the screening, a reception will be held for filmmakers Melissa Young and Mark Dworkin from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Skagit Valley Co-op, 202 S. First St., Mount Vernon.
During the reception, information will be shared about Equitable Farming and Triple Bottom Line Agriculture.
RSVP for the reception at www.skagitfoodcoop.com.
The movie screening will be followed by a panel discussion that includes representatives from Blue Heron Farm, Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland, and Washington Sustainable Food & Farming Network.
The movie, reception and panel discussion are part of the Sixth Annual Skagit Human Rights Festival. For more information, call 360-336-8955 or toll free 877-754-6284
Back Forty is a gathering place for people who have found their patch of ground to grow what they like, raise the animals they like and stretch out a bit without the neighbors peering in through the side window. Call it a small farm, hobby farm, ranchette, living the rural lifestyle or going ruralpolitan, it’s all about people getting in touch with the land.
Published on March 19, 2009
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