A FILM about the “inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system” is to be screened in Crediton. 

Sustainable Crediton will show Six Inches of Soil at Crediton Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 29 at 7pm with doors opening from 6.30pm. 

Entry is free with a suggested donation of £4. Refreshments will be available. 

“This fascinating and inspiring film follows the stories of three innovative regenerative farmers who are determined to produce food sustainably and run profitable businesses,” Andrew Davey of Sustainable Crediton said. 

After the screening there will be a question-and-answer session led by a panel including local farmer James Lee, Martyn Bragg from Shillingford Organics and Clive Edmunds from Devon Wildlife Trust. 

James Lee’s family have been farming at Uppincott Farm at Shobrooke for 102 years. A mixed farming enterprise that includes livestock, cereals and contract services, they practice conservation agriculture to build soil fertility, resilient structure and productive soil.  

Martyn Bragg runs the family farm at Shillingford Abbot, near Exeter. He converted the farm to organic in the late 1990s and started growing organic vegetables and fruit in 2001.  

Clive Edmunds leads a team of farm advisors for The Working Wetlands Project at Devon Wildlife Trust. His team supports farmers and landowners to reduce their impact on biodiversity and water quality. 

You can find out more about the film by visiting: sixinchesofsoil.org. 

Crediton Methodist Church can be found on Union Road in the town at postcode EX17 3AW.