On the weekend I watched "Kiss the Ground" movie on Netflix narrated by Woody Harrelson. Science experts and celebrity activists talk about the ways in which the earth's soil may be the key to combating climate change and preserving the planet. Basically the movie is about soil and it may sound a little boring however I found it a really interesting documentary about how having good soil can help the planet and our health.
In January we went to see the movie
The Biggest Little Farm and it's true that the health of the soil is the key to the quality of our food and sustainability. If you haven't seen this movie I can highly recommend it as it's filmed over the course of an 8 year period and the couple work with nature instead of against it starting with a dry patch of land.
Exactly what Eliot Coleman has been trying to get us all to see for years. I haven't seen Kiss The Ground but I loved The Biggest Little Farm. Thank you for the recommendation - I'll be watching this soon!
ReplyDeleteFunny enough it seems so simple when you see this film. The film is based in the USA and lots of farmers are subsidized so they can make money farming and this is where it goes against natural farming practices. It's a great film.
DeleteI loved The Biggest Little Farm, Kathy. I have read several books about soil and like finding out about regenerative agriculture. I shall definitely be watching this documentary! MegXx
DeleteYou will enjoy the film....some of the before and afters of regenerative farming are amazing.
DeleteI didn't know about the film, so thank-you. It's good to hear that the need to care for the soil is getting better publicity. Over here, organic products have always been certified by The Soil Association so the association is clear. I remember lots of discussions about it when we were all reading Schumacher's Small Is Beautiful back in the mid 70s.
ReplyDeleteYes it's all in the preparation isn't it...like painting a house...sanding and prep is key to the final painting to finish it off, just like the seedlings in the ground the soil needs to have nutrients and your veggies will grow beautifully.
Delete