Film Lens
This documentary focuses on the Peace River area of Northern British Columbia, a key food-producing region in Canada. It emphasizes the importance of protecting this irreplaceable land for future generations, highlighting the connection between the land, the river, and the farming community. Ruth Viner, whose family has farmed in the area for three generations, shares her deep-rooted commitment to sustainable farming practices and the need to nurture the soil for future food production.
The film also features Marilyn Parker, who transitioned from city life in Calgary to farming, illustrating the challenges farmers face today, including rising operating costs and land prices. The narrative stresses the collective responsibility of farmers globally to advocate for land preservation, underscoring the urgency of addressing these issues to ensure that future generations have access to fertile land for agriculture.
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.
Perfect For
Sustainable agriculture advocatesRural community supportersFood security activists