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A documentary of the farmers and communities of Flint, MI, presented by the MSU Broad Art Museum.
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Organic Network is a 10-minute documentary about urban farming in Flint, Michigan and the communities impacted. Urban farming is the practice of farming in an urban setting. In Flint, this can mean revitalizing vacant lots, bringing crops to market, or using farming as a way to build community ties. This film is a follow up to two other films, Kings of Flint and Flint River Farm. Organic Network features interviews from local farmers and experts that discuss the impact of the water crisis and COVID, the goals and benefits of local farming, and how the lives of the farmers have changed over the years. It was initially displayed as part of an exhibit at the MSU Broad Museum titled Farmland: Food, Justice, and Sovereignty.
Organic Network is a 10-minute documentary about urban farming in Flint, Michigan and the communities impacted. Urban farming is the practice of farming in an urban setting. In Flint, this can mean revitalizing vacant lots, bringing crops to market, or using farming as a way to build community ties. This film is a follow up to two other films, Kings of Flint and Flint River Farm. Organic Network features interviews from local farmers and experts that discuss the impact of the water crisis and COVID, the goals and benefits of local farming, and how the lives of the farmers have changed over the years. It was initially displayed as part of an exhibit at the MSU Broad Museum titled Farmland: Food, Justice, and Sovereignty.
Spotlighting Urban Farming
Spotlighting Urban Farming
Urban farming is exactly what it sounds like: farming in an urban setting. More specifically, it is a practice that local communities use to provide food for themselves and each other, whether that be through crops or livestock. Many people in Flint have reclaimed vacant lots around the city and turned them into urban farms. Growing food in a city is difficult, but may of these people have made it a significant part of their livelihood.
Promoting Food Sovereignty & Security
Promoting Food Sovereignty & Security
In the midst of the Water Crisis and COVID-19, Flint has become increasingly reliant on external food aid. This has lead many people to think deeply about where the food we eat actually comes from, and the rise of urban farming has helped to promote the idea of food sovereignty. The people of Flint now have more and more access to locally sourced food at venues like the Flint Farmers Market, aiming to diminish that need for outside help.
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