This Borrowed Land
Synopsis
1920 acres of farmland in British Columbia's Peace River Valley face threats from development, prompting concerns from women farmers about future food production.
Synopsis
Ruth Viner, a farmer in British Columbia's Peace River area, reflects on her family's three generations of farming. The region is a crucial food-producing area, but it faces threats from land conversion and rising costs. Viner and other women farmers express their fears about whether their children will inherit enough land for agriculture. Directed by Bonnie Kreps, "This Borrowed Land" addresses the urgent issues of land preservation and food security in a rapidly changing environment.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Ruth Viner, a third-generation farmer in British Columbia.
- Find out how rising costs impact farmers like the Parkers.
- See the urgent call to protect irreplaceable farmland.
Did You Know
- The Peace River area is one of Canada's major food-producing regions.
- Ruth Viner's family has farmed in the Peace for three generations.
- Marilyn Parker grew up in Calgary before becoming a farmer.
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What is the Peace River area known for?
The Peace River area of Northern British Columbia is one of Canada's major food producing regions.
How long has Ruth Viner's family been farming in the Peace River area?
Ruth Viner's family has lived and farmed in the Peace River area for three generations.
How much land do the Parkers own for their farming?
The Parkers own 1,920 acres of land for their farming.
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