A screening of Six Inches of Soil on Thursday 3rd October from 7pm to 9.30pm tells the stories of three young English farmers, who are applying regenerative farming techniques to their land in Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Cornwall. Also known as agroecology, regenerative farming is an approach to food production that is based on sustainability, soil health and animal welfare.

The screening and panel discussion have been organised by Sustainable Frome, The Wild Bunch, Frome Food Networks and Future Shed via Green & Healthy Frome. 

Cllr Fiona Barrows said: 'The agroecology movement offers a tangible solution to a problem that can seem insurmountable. Everyone has a role to play, right up to the end comsumer. Come along to watch the film with us and join in a post-screening discussion about the impact of these projects, and their potential to change the way we farm and source our food.'

The Six Inches of Soil website describes the approach:

'Agroecology is an approach to farming that includes 'regenerative' farming techniques that work in harmony with, rather than against nature. It focuses on local food systems and shorter supply chains. The advantages are numerous: we get to know who is growing our food and how, farmers get paid a fair price and have the satisfaction of producing healthy food in a healthy environment. Agroecology may also be our best chance in the face of climate change: it keeps carbon in the ground and creates resilient systems in the face of climate uncertainty.'

The Six Inches of Soil screening starts at 7pm. Doors open from 6.30 and there is a bar at the town hall. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A session with local farmers, food producers and environmentalists. Find out more about Six Inches of Soil at https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org.