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This film was initially created to help farmers explore sustainable farming practices for reasons that made sense for them and their farm. During production it became clear that in order to have meaningful conversations we needed to explore the history of American Agriculture to fully understand how it operates today. On this page you’ll find ways to further your own understanding of the topics we explored throughout the film and some useful tools to help raise your voice and speak out for the American farms and families that continue to grow our food every day.
HISTORY OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE
Take time to watch the PBS, American Experience award winning documentary produced in 1997, Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern. Filmmakers Jeanne Jordan and Steven Ascher intimately explore many of the same challenges witnessed in From the Heartland, only a generation earlier. View the concise and unfiltered timeline of American Agriculture produced for the film.
SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES
Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip tillage and nutrient management equipment, and is the brand that the Feikema’s continue to run on their farm. Their tools are designed to enhance soil productivity and farm profitability.
Strip-Till Farmer is the leading publication for farmers to learn more about the latest technology and innovations taking place in conservation tillage practices and how to put the knowledge to use in the field.
Learn how Sustainable Aviation Fuel produced with a zero carbon footprint is helping to generate a market for low carbon corn, increase soil health across the Mid West, and support the rural communities in which companies like Gevo operate.
As the most flexible, transparent, and customized financing built exclusively for organic, regenerative, and transitioning farmers, Mad Agriculture is helping American farmers embrace a progressive revolution.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
CHS is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Learn more about how they're elevating sustainability through cooperative strength.
The John Deere Foundation has committed $200M over the next decade to create long-lasting, purposeful impact for the communities we serve and for the families who live, work, and learn with us.
The Ceres Food Film Festival is an annual international film festival dedicated to increasing awareness of food-related issues around the world. Thoughtfully curated documentary films about food insecurity, quality, waste, and sustainability are shared with audiences worldwide virtually, and in person in New York City, to encourage discussion and informed advocacy affecting us all.
Join us and EEN in lifting your voice to support American farmers by sending a message to lawmakers about the benefits of a climate-smart, conservation-forward Farm Bill for the health and wellbeing of our children, food systems, farmers, and God’s creation.