Award-winning director James Moll traveled across the country to meet farmers and ranchers in their 20s who are responsible for running their own farms. In the 2014 documentary “Farmland,” he presents an intimate look into the lives and families of six farmers or ranchers. Join a film screening of “Farmland” on Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m. at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. After the film, people associated with the film and local farmers will lead a discussion and Q&A session. Admission is free. The film is not rated.
Most Americans have never set foot on a farm or ranch, and they have little understanding of who grows their food. “Farmland” takes you inside the world of farming to learn about modern agriculture. The farmers talk about the risks and rewards of their demanding occupation. As agriculture continues to evolve with better technology and equipment, farming can yield high rewards. Yet the farmers remind us that success is often at the mercy of Mother Nature.
“Farmland” focuses on one woman and five men who operate farms or ranches. Though their stories differ, the individuals all stress the enormous amount of hard work involved and their passion for a way of life that has been passed down through generations.
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