If you’re the kind of person who cares about where your food comes from (or just love a good documentary and some community vibes), mark your calendar for Sunday, April 27.
In celebration of Clintonville Farmers Market’s opening weekend, Common Greens, Slow Food Columbus, and Studio 35 are teaming up for a special screening of Food and Country. It’s a powerful documentary that takes a deep dive into how America produces food, why cheap isn’t always better, and what we can do about it.
The screening starts at 12 p.m. at Studio 35 (3055 Indianola Ave), and here’s the best part: it’s totally free. Just make sure to snag your seat ahead of time, because space is limited. Donations will be accepted to support Common Greens, the local nonprofit behind five of the region’s best farmers markets.
After the film, stick around for a Q&A with one of the stars.
Ohio’s own Bob Jones, Jr. is a fourth-generation farmer who appears in the documentary. He’ll be joined by Slow Food Columbus’ Mark Anthony Arceno and Common Greens’ Amy Bodiker Baskes for a convo about food, farming, and the future.
It’s also a great reminder of the work being done right here in our own backyards. “As a small farm that raises fish and grows produce, we are almost completely dependent on direct consumer sales. The markets of Common Greens give us that opportunity,” said Don Jones of Kingdom Farms. “We are at Bexley and Clintonville, two very diverse areas that have a large population of people that are knowledgeable about food, and really appreciate the work that we do. We are very thankful to be part of these markets.”
If you’ve never been to a farmers market, this is your sign.
Common Greens runs markets in Bexley, Clintonville, Upper Arlington, Downtown (Pearl Market), and at OhioHealth, all designed to help farmers make a living and make sure everyone has access to fresh, local food.
Want to check out the film? You can reserve your free spot here: commongreensohio.org
