Binge this weekend. Grow what you know about those who know how to grow. start with these resources.

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Identifying declining numbers or contributing factors doesn’t put a face to the data and it doesn’t compel the average American to empathize with the disappearance of a culture inextricably tied to food production. The documentary, King Corn follows the experience of two young film makers who dive into the environmental, social and economic complexities of an American crop staple, corn. They introduce us to centennial Iowan rural farmers, those who can trace their current occupation back generations. They connect the data with the people who move out of these seemingly primitive farming communities and rarely return. But more importantly, these two average young Americans with no farming experience detail for us the labor, investment, commitment and marginal returns that most small farmers experience over a lifetime. Start your journey into the American food system here. 

Creating opportunities for small farmers to utilize their land for diverse farming is critical to avoiding ag consolidation. When we keep generational small farmers in our food system, we preserve critical production knowledge! It's a win for everyone!