Roots of Renewal: A Film on Farming for a Hopeful Future
This powerful documentary chronicles the journey of environmental advocate Flo Reed as she travels across Central America to reveal the transformative power of small-scale farms. Along the way, she meets people who are working with Sustainable Harvest International to feed their communities and play a critical role in healing the planet, following the principles of agroecology.
The film explores the interconnectedness of food, environment, and climate, while sharing the perspectives of thought-leaders like Bill McKibben, Vandana Shiva, Eric Toensmeier, Paul Luu, and Hans Herren. Ultimately, viewers learn how regenerative farming practices can play an important role in reversing environmental degradation and ensuring a sustainable future. The takeaway is that small-scale farmers, with the proper support, offer us tremendous hope for a resilient planet
The event is sponsored by the School of Marine and Environmental Programs, the Office of Innovation, UNE-North, the Office of Sustainability, and the Center for Global Humanities. It will begin with a screening of the 32-minute film, followed by a panel discussion involving producer David E. Shaw, featured speaker Flo Reed, and an SMEP faculty member! Director of the Â鶹´«Ã½Office of Innovation Lisa Herschbach will serve as moderator. The event will conclude with an audience Q&A session with the panelists.