The Independent DocuFilm Series, co-hosted by Junktown Cinema Club and UUCGV, is intended to serve as a platform to shed light on topics related to humanitarianism, environmentalism, and social justice, with the idea that by meeting with the film creator/s after the showing, we equip the community with the information and tools to take steps of action inspired by the film.
Past Film Screenings
Three Year Soil: A Community Farmstead
Created by Ian Thomas
Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
536 Ouray Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
Three Year Soil: A Community Farmstead, based out of Grand Junction, CO explores the heartbreak, hard work, passion, and the pursuit of healthy food and a strong community. Dawn and Brian of Green Junction Farmstead have seen it all while chasing their dreams, from multiple lost farms, bears, foxes, failed crops, and the community that wouldn't give up. In the end, Dawn and Brian never created this community, this community materialized in moments of need to support regenerative agriculture in the Grand Valley.
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The Handshake Diet: Green Junction Farmstead - https://www.homegrownstories.org/the-handshake-diet
Colorado STAR+ Soil Health Program - STAR+ connects you with local conservation experts who you will work with to evaluate your systems, assess your land’s needs, and help you incorporate soil health management practices into your daily operations. STAR+ provides financial and technical assistance to reduce the risk of trying new methods and connects you with other producers already using soil health principles.
Incorporate the five soil health principles on your land:
Mesa Conservation District - Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture. Our mission is to support leadership, expertise, funding, and education that bring together the diverse interests in our watershed to enhance, protect and conserve our priceless natural resources toward a vibrant, abundant future for our entire community. More at www.mesacd.com
The Sustainability Council at CMU runs a composting facility on the CMU Tech campus. Students are able to take a composting course to get hands-on experience for that type of facility. The compost generated is available for purchase to the public. If interested, email your request to compost@coloradomesa.edu.
CMU Tech's Sustainable Agriculture Program The AAS in sustainable agriculture provides the necessary skills to manage a profitable, environmentally-sound farm, ranch or agricultural business. Students learn the fundamentals of sustainable agriculture and focus on crop and animal production. Emphasis in this degree is placed on entrepreneurial and practical field applications. The program includes a cooperative work/internship experience for on-the-job preparation prior to degree completion.
Colorado STAR+ Soil Health Program - STAR+ connects you with local conservation experts who you will work with to evaluate your systems, assess your land’s needs, and help you incorporate soil health management practices into your daily operations. STAR+ provides financial and technical assistance to reduce the risk of trying new methods and connects you with other producers already using soil health principles.
Incorporate the five soil health principles on your land:
- Increased Biodiversity
- Soil Armor
- Minimizing Soil Disturbance
- Continual Live Plant / Root
- Livestock Integration
Mesa Conservation District - Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture. Our mission is to support leadership, expertise, funding, and education that bring together the diverse interests in our watershed to enhance, protect and conserve our priceless natural resources toward a vibrant, abundant future for our entire community. More at www.mesacd.com
The Sustainability Council at CMU runs a composting facility on the CMU Tech campus. Students are able to take a composting course to get hands-on experience for that type of facility. The compost generated is available for purchase to the public. If interested, email your request to compost@coloradomesa.edu.
CMU Tech's Sustainable Agriculture Program The AAS in sustainable agriculture provides the necessary skills to manage a profitable, environmentally-sound farm, ranch or agricultural business. Students learn the fundamentals of sustainable agriculture and focus on crop and animal production. Emphasis in this degree is placed on entrepreneurial and practical field applications. The program includes a cooperative work/internship experience for on-the-job preparation prior to degree completion.
Junktown Cinema Club
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Junktown Cinema Club is a Grand Valley-based arts organization that is dedicated to using the medium of cinema to build a more compassionate, resilient, and imaginative local community. We program film screenings to facilitate eye-opening encounters between local and global perspectives, and we organize filmmaking workshops to empower local residents to tell their own stories.
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Junktown Cinema Club strives to be a welcoming space for people of all identities & backgrounds. We expect that everyone who participates in our community – from staff to audience members – helps in cultivating an environment of inclusivity, safety, and respect. [read full Values Statement here]