Remarkably, less than one percent of the nation’s 317 million people are farmers. It’s no wonder that despite the importance of farming for the nation’s fuel and food most Americans have never stepped foot on a farm. On Saturday, September 19, at 4 p.m. regional film lovers can gain a rare glimpse into the world of farming as the Chesapeake Film Festival presents “Farmland” at the Easton Premier Cinemas, 210 Marlboro Ave., Easton.
The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) and the Rural Maryland Foundation (Foundation) are sponsoring this film created by award-winning director, James Moll. It will be preceded by the special presentation of the short video “Rural Aspirations,” which was produced by the Rural Maryland Council through Foundation funding.
After viewing “Farmland” filmgoers will have an opportunity to interact with local farmers through a short panel discussion featuring farmers and area legislators, followed by a public reception with light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets for this special presentation are $10 and can be purchased online through September 16 at www.chesapeakefilmfestival.com or at the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce at 101 Marlboro Ave., Ste. 53 in Easton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed from 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch. Tickets will also be sold at the Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover St., and the Easton Premier Cinemas during the festival on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19.
“Bringing Farmland to the Chesapeake Film Festival through our sponsorship represented a perfect opportunity for RMC and the Foundation to engage a new audience in our message about the importance of our rural communities,” says Charlotte Davis, RMC’s executive director. “We are pleased to introduce some of our local farmers to the audience and give them the chance to talk about their passion for their vocation and way of life,” she adds.
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