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Netflix to show the movie FARMLAND

Hollywood is no stranger to life on the farm

By Diego Flammini, Farms.com

FARMLAND, the James Moll documentary about farm life in the United States is making its way to the online streaming service, Netflix, so people can watch it as many times as they please.

"I'm thrilled that FARMLAND has found a new home at Netflix," said Moll. "There's a lot of interest out there in the next generation of farmers and ranchers, and Netflix is a great venue to meet and be inspired by these six hard-working Americans."

The film follows the lives of six farmers in their early 20s as they take control of their farms, balance family life and the pressures they endure to maintain a successful crop.

Hollywood is no stranger to life on a farm. Here are some other movies that either take place on a farm, use farmers as main characters or use farming as their main subject.

Country (1984) 
The movie revolves around the lives of Jewell and Gilbert Ivy as they fight through tough economic times and disastrous weather while trying to protect their farm from foreclosure.

Field of Dreams (1989)
Kevin Costner plays Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who after hearing voices telling him “If you build it, he will come”, builds a baseball diamond in his corn field where baseball legends come to play every night.

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King of Corn (2007)
The documentary follows Ian Cheney and Curtis Ellis, two college friends who move from Boston to Greene, Iowa to grow and farm an acre of corn. They discover that industrialization in corn has hurt traditional family farms.

 

At Any Price (2012)
Henry Whipple wants his son Dean to help expand the family’s farming business, but Dean would rather pursue a racing career. An investigation exposes their farming business that threatens the family’s livelihood.

Join the conversation and tell us if you’ve seen any of the farming movies mentioned. What was your favourite? What other kind of farming movie would you like to see made?


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The FCDC and AgSmart Bring Plant Breeding to a Wider Audience

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In the vast prairies of Alberta, Olds College’s Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) stands as a beacon of innovation and research in the agricultural world. The institution has become a key player in advancing agricultural technologies and practices. The FCDC’s commitment to applied research has driven them to seek effective means of disseminating their findings and creating a positive impact on the farming community.

One such avenue that aligns with their mission is AgSmart, an event dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technologies. The coming together of the FCDC’s annual Field Day and Ag Smart has proved to be a natural fit, fostering a synergy that benefits both parties and propels the agriculture industry forward. The FCDC Field Day took part in conjunction with AgSmart for the first time this week on Aug. 1-2 in Olds, Alta. FCDC Program Director Kofi Agblor and Olds College VP of Development Todd Ormann sat down for an interview with Marc Zienkiewicz to discuss the significance of the two events taking part together and what the future holds.

The Intersection of Research and Technology The essence of the FCDC lies in its dedication to plant breeding and new seed varieties, particularly barley and triticale. While conducting research is essential, it becomes meaningful when its benefits are shared with the wider community. This is where AgSmart steps in, providing a key venue for the FCDC to showcase their research. This union between research and technology creates a holistic and enriching experience for farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals, the pair said.

Seeds as Technology For the FCDC, the partnership with AgSmart goes beyond mere event collaboration. It is about creating an environment that bridges the gap between seeds and smart technology, Ormann said. The college believes that for technology to truly revolutionize agriculture, it must begin with a strong foundation — high-quality seeds. As the saying goes, “it all starts with a seed.” To demonstrate this critical aspect, the collaboration aims to showcase the seed value chain as an integral part of the smartphone.

The Birth of a Powerful Alliance The idea of joining forces emerged when staff realized the potential synergy between AgSmart and the FCDC Field Day. With just a few days separating the two events, a proposal was put forward to merge them. The marketing and communications teams from both sides worked seamlessly to ensure the essence of both events remained intact, creating a powerful alliance that leverages the strengths of each, Agblor said.

Driving Advancements in Breeding For Agblor, the partnership with AgSmart has tremendous potential to drive advancements in breeding and other technology. With technologies like drones and imaging becoming integral to phenotyping, breeding is no longer confined to vast fields to assess thousands of plants manually. Instead, it benefits from the data-rich insights brought about by smart technologies. These advancements make breeding more efficient, precise, and instrumental in shaping the future of agriculture.

Overcoming Challenges Together While the partnership between Olds College and Ag Smart has been a resounding success, there are challenges on the horizon. Securing stable funding for long-term breeding initiatives is crucial to sustain progress. The college is committed to navigating these challenges and investing in agriculture’s future sustainably, Agblor said.

 

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