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by institutions ranging from Washing- ton State’s San Juan Islands Ag Guild to Rhode Island’s Brown University. “More and more people are choos-


ing alternatives to the industrial agricul- ture model and rediscovering the ben- efits of fresh, local, sustainably produced food—of eating in synch with nature, having a relationship with our farmers, and bringing new life and vibrancy to our local communities,” she says. The Up Up! Farm collection offers


fresh and varied perspectives on the con- cepts of food, farming and what’s best for a society, she says. “These films provide a window into


the lives of farmers, their plights and triumphs,” she says. “I hope as we think about our food—something we can all relate to—we also start recognizing there is an even deeper theme here. I think it’s time we ditch our society’s current, utili- tarian ‘bottom line’ of narrowly defined efficiency and profit maximization. It is long overdue to start prioritizing and maximizing everybody’s well-being. I trust that these films will help us see this reality and inspire us to act for a more just and sane society in general, and to make healthy, affordable food and fair conditions for farmers the norm rather than the exception.”


For more about the Up Up! Farm Festival or Grow Local Film Series, visit GrowLocalFilms.org.


Like-Minded Community Groups Host Film Series


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ark Pennington, an organizer of the Up Up! Farm Festival, says the event’s sponsor, Grow Local Film Series, is always looking for new com- munity groups to join its effort. “We would love to include other like-


minded partners,” he says. “If it’s a good fit for your group, please contact growlo- calfilms@gmail.com.” Currently, Grow Local Film Series is run by seven local organizations:


Down to Earth Farmers Markets (DownToEarthmarkets.com) curates and man- ages farmers’ markets in Westchester and Rockland Counties as well as NYC. Its members envision a strong regional food system built by independent farms and food businesses, providing everyone with an alternative to industrial food.


Greenburgh Hebrew Center (G-H-C.org) is an inclusive, egalitarian, participatory Jewish congregation located in central Westchester County. They welcome singles and families, including interfaith and nontraditional families, to join with them as they celebrate, learn and perform tikkun olam—social action to repair the world.


The Greenhorns (TheGreenhorns.net) is a grassroots organization that works to support new farmers in America. They focus on event organizing, in-person net- working, mixers, celebrations and workshops as well as the production of tradi- tional and new media.


Greyston Foundation (Greyston.com) provides individuals in Southwest Yonkers with employment skills and resources to lift them out of poverty.


Groundwork Hudson Valley (GroundworkHV.org) works to make neglected neighborhoods more livable and sustainable through an array of on-the-ground environmental projects that directly involve local residents.


The Masters School (MastersNY.org) celebrates active participation, deep under- standing and meaningful connection to be a power for good in the world.


Roots & Wings (RivertownsCommunityGardens.com), the sustainable living initiative of South Presbyterian Church of Greenburgh, follows the principles of permaculture: “peoplecare, earthcare and fairshare.” Its public gardens are the focal point of its many outreach efforts nurturing spiritual journeys and offering practical steps to a sustainable lifestyle.


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