Common Ground

We have partnered with our friends from the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance to bring this enlightening new documentary to our big screen. The BCFA will introduce the screening and host a post screening panel discussion with local agricultural experts.

This down to earth and inspiring documentary balances journalistic insight with personal stories about regenerative farmers who are fighting a broken and unjust food system. These Independent farmers begin implementing historic indigenous techniques that could help the climate and save our health before it's too late. Featuring celebrities such as Laura Dern, Woody Harrelson, Jason Momoa, Rosario Dawson, and Donald Glover.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Adam Dusen uses regenerative agriculture to grow a large variety of fruits as well as Baby Doll sheep and vegetables on 10 acres at Hundred Fruit Farm in Holicong and teaches permaculture classes there. An experienced permaculture farmer, designer, and educator, Adam has been involved in permaculture projects across five continents in a wide range of different climates over the more than 15 years he has been putting permaculture theory into practice.

Sean and Tonya Ryan are the managers and caretakers of Tussock Sedge Farm in Blooming Glen where they raise beef cattle, pigs and chickens. For nearly 30 years, their family’s regenerative farming methods have sequestered carbon, built deep layers of topsoil, and ensured clean water in our pristine creeks.The farm expanded slowly from 80 acres in the 1990’s to nearly 1,000 acres today and supports other farmers in the area, including providing a long term lease on their land for an organic CSA farm.

Dr. Jaclyn Fiola, new to Delaware Valley University, is an Assistant Professor of Soil Science and Environmental Science. She is passionate about all elements of soil science – its morphology, chemistry, fertility and remediation. In addition to teaching, Dr. Fiola is actively involved in ongoing soil research projects, advises the Augering Aggies Club, coaches the Soil Judging Team, and advises and mentors students. She also holds an adjunct position with the University of Alaska, serves on the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission’s Nutrient Management Advisory Board and is an active member of the Soil Science Society of America.

Dr. Deborah Bernstein of the Holistic Healing Center creates a partnership with her patients using a unique blend of specialties in Functional Medicine, Integrative Holistic Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. With a medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, a Masters degree in Bio-Nutrition, Board certification in Integrative/Holistic Medicine and extensive additional training, Dr. Bernstein completes our panel to speak to the human health benefits of regenerative agriculture.

Director Joshua Tickell, Rebecca Harrell Tickell

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 1.85

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