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

[Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network]

DVD The Organic Opportunity

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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