Farm film and information market

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The new film “Growing Local” will play at the Center Theater on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. In addition to viewing the film, attendees will also have the opportunity to peruse a “Farmers Information Market” featuring local producers: Rollins Orchards, Leaves and Blooms Greenhouse, Ripley Farm, Spruce Mill Farm and others.

    “Growing Local” is a collaboration between Maine Farmland Trust and Seedlight Pictures. The film points to the vibrancy and the growing pains of the local food movement in Maine, and the uncertain fate of the farmers and farmland that keep it alive. The film contains three short vignettes: “Seeding A Dream,” “Pig Not Pork” and “Changing Hands.” Each focuses on a different challenge hindering the growth of the local food movement in Maine and points toward possible solutions.
    The screening is free and open to everyone, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the East Sangerville Grange, YMCA Healthy Communities and Maine Farmland Trust. More information and a schedule of upcoming shows can be found on the Maine Farmland Trust website www.mainefarmlandtrust.org/films or by calling 338-6575.