The Family Farm (2014)

The Family Farm explores the farm to table process through the lens of Canadian small farmers and identifies the systematic barriers they face in running a profitable farm In its journey across the country the film blends extraordinary shots of the Canadian farm landscape with discussions of the challenges and setbacks small farmers endure as well as the turning points and breakthroughs that have allowed them to achieve success As these intimate accounts are shared traditional images of family farmers are redefined as we grow to see these individuals not only as farmers but as teachers botanists and mechanics who open our eyes to the issues that continue to threaten small farmers as well as the importance of buying local and organic foods