Food Matters: A Monthly Film Series — The Real Dirt on Farmer John

Documentary film has become a powerful medium when exploring controversial topics or making a point about a particular subject. In recent years filmmakers concerned with the state of our food supply in this country have done well exploring, exposing, and initiating dialogue on this critical subject. The Lexington Cooperative Market and Edible Buffalo magazine have joined forces to present Food Matters, a monthly four-film series. The films selected for the series are some of the most critically acclaimed on the topic of food production, food supply, and the overall state of our food economy.

Each film is just under 90 minutes in length and will be followed by an audience discussion. Tickets for each film are $8 general admission and $6 for Lexington Co-Op & Hallwalls members, Edible Buffalo subscribers, seniors, and students. There is also a series pass available for $20 which provides admission to all four films. Tickets are available at Lexington Cooperative Market, 807 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, or on line at Edible Buffalo Any net proceeds from the film series will benefit Field & Fork Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting local consumers and food industry professionals with area farmers and artisan food producers.

The Real Dirt on Farmer John
The true story of third-generation Illinois farmer John Peterson and how he struggles to stay afloat as family farms decline. His story is one that parallels the history of American farming. His family farm eventually hits rock bottom, but Peterson is able to turn things around and become one of the leaders in the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) movement as head of Angelic Organics.