Live viewing of “Kiss the Ground” film on Friday at Acorn

This Friday, January 14, from 6 to 8 pm, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is proudly partnering with Acorn Farmers Market & Café for a live showing of “Kiss the Ground,” the movie narrated by Woody Harrelson. Released in September of 2020 on Netflix, this full-length documentary sheds light on a “new, old approach” to farming called regenerative agriculture, a practice with the extraordinary ability to balance our climate and feed the world.This event will take place at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café, 455 W. Main St., in Manchester, The popular documentary film highlights soil conservation solutions that can be implemented in agricultural systems. Following the film there will be a group discussion led by the WCCD on key topics from the film. Attendance is limited to 10 and RSVP is required.Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café is a newly established local foods market with a mission to model a rural, community-driven market that provides access to fresh food and support the economic viability of area farmers by promoting education, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.  The WCCD is a local unit of government, assisting private landowners, businesses, and others, with management of their natural resources in Washtenaw County.

Masks are mandatory and attendees must confirm they have not been exposed to or had COVID-19 within previous 10 days and are not currently ill. Registration is required of this event so register online at www.washtenawcd.org, on the “Events” tab. Please check the website for updates as event details may change. Please contact WCCD with any questions: 734.302.8715, or email info@washtenawcd.org.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.