Kiss The Ground

[Blaithin]

Just came out on Netflix here. Giving it a watch. It’s been mentioned in a couple other threads but deserves one of its own.

Message is simple and fairly clear. Keep the soil healthy. Keep the soil covered.

There are parts that are annoying. Spray planes when talking about glyphosate. GMOs are all negative, no mention of positives. Haven’t heard anything about min til methods yet.

Not sure it’s going to be the link between conventional and regenerative farmers, it’s not talking about easing into alternate methods. Just how current methods suck. Which isn’t the way to change minds but.... what can you do. Become a director of documentary’s hah

 

[Generally01]

Just came out on Netflix here. Giving it a watch. It’s been mentioned in a couple other threads but deserves one of its own.

Message is simple and fairly clear. Keep the soil healthy. Keep the soil covered.

There are parts that are annoying. Spray planes when talking about glyphosate. GMOs are all negative, no mention of positives. Haven’t heard anything about min til methods yet.

Not sure it’s going to be the link between conventional and regenerative farmers, it’s not talking about easing into alternate methods. Just how current methods suck. Which isn’t the way to change minds but.... what can you do. Become a director of documentary’s hah

I've never watched it yet(don't have a netflix account)
And yes that is not the way to change minds, they should first show that the alternate way of farming works then show why the alternative way is necessary.

 

[Kiwi Pete]

It seems quite divisive in that respect, I watched a bit of it and turned it off, had stock to shift.

The desire to carry on watching it isn't there - just being honest with y'all, the "your way sucks" method of shifting the conversation isn't going to work magic.
But neither is "we grew sunflowers last year so we're regenerative now" delusion that many proponents seem to have.

At least it'll get people talking, that's the main thing

 

[ShooTa]

it was enjoyable - the first half was conventional ag sucked.,. the second half much better - i enjoyed gabe brown and the other holistic champions. and Woody Harrelson!

 

[Bury the Trash]

yeah Woody .......

 

[SilliamWhale]

I'm not sure I can be bothered

 

[Bury the Trash]

Cheers repeats on C4 these days , do more good for me than that,
Beinas I'm such a selfish ......... conventional farmer

 

[Clive]

Been speaking with the people behind it and Planning a TFF screening soon for those without a Netflix account

 

[Bury the Trash]

I'll get some popcorn ready.

 

[Blaithin]

Been speaking with the people behind it and Planning a TFF screening soon for those without a Netflix account

Should do Guardians of the Grasslands then too.

Just because it’s Canadian

Only about 15 minutes too, if memory serves.

 

[Clive]

Should do Guardians of the Grasslands then too.

Just because it’s Canadian

Only about 15 minutes too, if memory serves.

if you can put me in touch with them we would happily do so

 

[Blaithin]

if you can put me in touch with them we would happily do so

Guardians Of The Grasslands – Canada

guardiansofthegrasslands.ca

I believe her name is Amie. She responded very fast to me but let me know if you can’t get ahold of them as I think I have her email as well as the one listed to contact on the site.

 

[Clive]

Guardians Of The Grasslands – Canada

guardiansofthegrasslands.ca

I believe her name is Amie. She responded very fast to me but let me know if you can’t get ahold of them as I think I have her email as well as the one listed to contact on the site.

Thanks - I've sent a screening request

 

[Bury the Trash]

Also how ' Paint your wagon ' and or 'The Sound of music' as well?

 

[Loadabullocks]

I enjoyed it. Would have liked a little more on the grazing and beef topics however it's certainly the right noise

 

[Clive]

Guardians Of The Grasslands – Canada

guardiansofthegrasslands.ca

I believe her name is Amie. She responded very fast to me but let me know if you can’t get ahold of them as I think I have her email as well as the one listed to contact on the site.

UK internet premier arranged - provisionally for 21st October - live Q&A three with with contributors after

will update when we have the finer detail sorted

 

[Clive]

Just watched Kiss the Ground - bloody brilliant IMO, people need to watch this ......... I even spotted a (very) brief shot with a cover from Direct Driller magazine in it !

Will certainly make the grass fed livestock farmers smile !

For those without Netflix we will also screen a UK internet premier in October - date TBC

 

[Northdowns Martin]

Chorus of moans from daughters when requested use of TV and Netflix yesterday evening, asked what for, “Kiss the Ground” I was expecting more groans. Instead - Oh good we’ve been talking about it in school replied the year 13 geography student! Only 20 minutes in Woody Harrelson has a great narrating voice.

 

[Clive]

I think a lot of farmers will not like what they say about use of synthetic’s and tillage....... but only because its a truth they don’t want to confront

We have the potential to save this planet - we can be the superheroes in this story not the bad guys we are currently cast as

 

[Farmer Roy]

I think a lot of farmers will mot like what they say about use of synthetic’s and tillage....... but only because its a truth they don’t want to confront

We have the potential to save this planet - we can be the superheroes in this story not the bad guys we are currently cast as

many farmers are very resistant to any environmental or green message.
ESPECIALLY on TFF I’ve noticed.

agriculture is just as big a problem as transport, manufacturing, fossil fuel industry, electricity generation, over population etc etc