Ancient Grain for Future Farming

Type
Audio/Visual
Category
SDG 12: Nachhaltige/r Konsum und Produktion
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Publication Year
2018
Publisher
Colabora Let's work together, Germany
Duration
38 min
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Abstract
The film shows th impressive success story of the ancient khorasan wheat variety grown exclusively organic and Non-GMO on farms in Montana and Saskatchewan. From humble beginnings, the grain is now marketed around the world under the KAMUT brand name. The story starts with 36 wheat kernels from Egypt in 1949 that develops into a buisness today that contracts more than 220 organic farmers to grow the grain to export to markets throughout the world. The film is about pioneers on new frontiers, suistanable farming on the prairie, sound science, and good and healthy food. It portrays modern ferm heroes from a Native American farmer to an organic farmin US Senator to innovative organic bakers, pasta makers and chefs in the USA, Canada, Italy and Germany.
"With this film I realized a dream to make a documentary film with 100% positive messaging bridging ecological agriculture and responsible food culture and celebratind farm & food heroes." Bernward Geier, Director
"With this film I realized a dream to make a documentary film with 100% positive messaging bridging ecological agriculture and responsible food culture and celebratind farm & food heroes." Bernward Geier, Director
Number of Copies
1
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