Young farmer documentary, "The Greenhorns," to screen at SCCC September 22nd
LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY - On Thursday, September 22nd, the Gardening Club of Sullivan County Community College will host a screening of the documentary film "The Greenhorns" in the Seelig Theater on campus at 112 College Road in Loch Sheldrake, NY.
“The Greenhorns” shows how a new generation of young agrarians who farm with their brains as well as their bodies exert a promising and necessary impact against these crises. These greenhorns are working to reverse negative trends in favor of healthy food, local and regional foodsheds, and the revitalization of rural economies, one farm at a time.
The event schedule is as follows:
· 2:30 pm: Local farmers will vend their products and regional advocacy organizations will share local food resources in the theater lobby.
· 4:30 pm: Screening of "The Greenhorns" (50 min) begins.
· 5:30: Moderated panel discussion featuring local young farmers Greg Swartz of Willow Wisp Organic Farm (Abrahamsville, PA), Adrianne Picciano (Youngsville) of The Dirt Diva, Sara & Brett Budde of Majestic Farm (Mountaindale) and Patrick Kiley of the Greenhorns project. Moderated by Challey Comer of Pure Catskills.
This event is made possible with support from Sullivan County Community College and the Watershed Agricultural Council.
CONTACT: Kathy Scullion, Sullivan County Community College
(845) 434-5750 ext. 4447, kscullion@sullivan.suny.edu
SUNY Sullivan - founded in 1962 - is a two-year community college and a unit of the State University of New York. Its academic offerings include over 40 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as a variety of continuing education and specialty courses. Instruction is available on our 405-acre campus in Loch Sheldrake for both commuter and resident students, online and through the college’s distance learning program.
The purpose of the Watershed Agricultural Council is to protect both the rural, land-based economy of the watershed region and its drinking water quality for over nine million people. Working with farmers, agribusinesses, forest landowners, forest industry professionals and others, the Council seeks to enhance both business profitability and environmental stewardship. It also champions the use of conservation easements as an option to keep land within a working landscape context. The Council works through partnerships with other nonprofits organizations, government agencies and community stakeholders to achieve its purpose. For more information, visit www.nycwatershed.org.
