Healing the Ground Beneath Us: Common Ground Community Film Screening and Panel Discussion is an event designed to raise awareness in El Paso County about the importance of soil health. Through a screening of the powerful documentary Common Ground, participants will learn about the critical role soil plays in agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability. The event will provide a platform for local farmers, ranchers, and residents to come together and discuss the challenges and opportunities related to soil health in the region. Attendees will hear from experts on the pressing issues facing the land, such as soil erosion, degradation, and the impact of climate change. The film will highlight the connection between healthy soil and the broader ecosystem, including the food we eat and the water we rely on. Following the screening, a panel discussion will delve deeper into these topics, offering valuable insights and actionable solutions.
Panelists include: Patience Kabwasa and Shane Nelson (Food To Power), Mike Callicrate (Ranch Foods Direct), Susan Gordon (New Roots Farm), C.W. Mallery (Freedom Acres Ranch), Perdita Butler (Quarter Acre and a Mule)