Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.

We will watch an abbreviated version of the film followed by a panel discussion Iowa farmers; LSI Global Greens, Iowa Family Gardens and ReGeneration Farm to talk about their farming practices and the implications for our agricultural system.

This event is hosted at xBk Annex (1163 24th Street, Des Moines). Please note that xBk Annex is a different space from xBk Live. It’s just a few doors north of the music venue, next to Nos Books.

Registration is required HERE. The $10 class fee directly supports the farmers speaking at this event.

Please email admin@cultivatefoodconnections.org with any questions!