Saturday, March 7 at 3 and 5:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 10th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at Billings Farm and Museum will feature the film, “Forgotten Farms” in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Reservations are strongly recommended.
New England has lost more than 10,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; fewer than 2,000 farms remain. Collectively, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in the region. “Forgotten Farms” asks us to consider the cultural and financial impact of New England’s dairy farmers and it wonders if, in our enthusiasm for the new food movement, we often overlook these farmers who constitute the foundation of the regional agricultural economy. Filmmaker Sarah Gardner will be joined by several local dairy farmers, including Paul Doten, Tom Debevoise, and Billings Farm manager, Chuck Deome for a Q&A and discussion after the screenings.
Tickets are $11 adults (16 & up); $6 children (under 16). Members receive discounted prices. For more info visit billingsfarm.org/filmfest or call 802-457-5303.
