CFF partnered with Rethink Food and the Ceres Food Film Festival for an intimate evening focused on regenerative agriculture, including a screening of the award-winning documentary short Grass Farmers (2020, dir. Chad Galloway) and a panel discussion. The evening also featured upcycled light bites curated by Rethink Food’s culinary team and boutique Portuguese wine by NLC Wines.

A lively, engaged panel discussion included insights from: Ken Baker (Culinary Director, Rethink Food); Ben Flanner (Co-Founder and CEO, Brooklyn Grange); Neeti Jain (Strategic Partnerships Advisor, Mayor’s Office of Food Policy); and moderator Michael Robinov (Moderator, Co-Founder and CEO, Farm To People).

About the Film: Grass Farmers is a short film that explores the intricate relationship between traditional land management practices and modern environmental sustainability efforts. The narrative delves into the lives of those who meticulously care for vast expanses of grasslands, highlighting their dedication to nurturing the soil and maintaining the land’s natural health. The film showcases the challenges and rewards of such stewardship, emphasizing the critical role these practices play in preserving ecosystems and supporting biodiversity.

About the Filmmaker: Filmmaker Chad Galloway focuses on socially beneficial documentary storytelling. His work has taken him into the Canadian arctic, up the Mayan coffee mountains of Chiapas, Mexico, and deep into the backstreets of Kampala, Uganda while crafting authentic, cinematic portraits of people and their communities. His work has screened internationally, winning a number of awards including Best Documentary and Best Director.