Rising, Rooted, and Resilient
How regenerative farming supports community revitalization.
Interweaving stories of community, farming, and sustainability, Thriving Communities' 2024 film series explores the stories of four incredible organizations from as many different regions around the U.S.
What is farming if not community connectedness to nature, soil, and the human spirit?
Rising, Rooted, and Resilient: Revitalizing Community Through Regenerative Farming
Join us on a journey across the United States as we film the inspiring stories of five extraordinary organizations and the individuals behind them who are reawakening their communities through sustainable agriculture, cultural reconnection, and the power of resilience. Our 2024 film campaign, "Rising, Rooted, and Resilient," showcases the unwavering spirit and innovative practices that are shaping a brighter future for us all.
2024 Film Series
Malik Yakini, DBCFSN Photo: University of Michigan
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (Detroit, MI)
The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) is leading a food justice movement in the heart of Detroit. Led by the visionary Malik Yakini, the DBCFSN is transforming the city's food system, putting equity and community ownership at the forefront. Proactive initiatives like the Detroit People's Food Co-Op and D-Town Farm create a model for sustainable, just, and thriving urban communities.
iLOGIC™ (Eutaw , Alabama)
Deep in the rural heart of Alabama, Tannur "SheWrightz" Ali uses her multifaceted talents to empower her community through art, activism, and agriculture. As the founder of iLOGIC™ (Institute for the Love Of Genius In Communities) and a trailblazer for Black women in farming, Ali is cultivating a legacy of creativity, community-building, and resilience to inspire future generations.
iLOGIC™ Farm Photo: iLOGIC™
Corbin Scholz, Rainbow Roots Farm. Photo: Rainbow Roots Farm
Rainbow Roots Farm (Iowa City, IA)
In the fertile heartland of Iowa, 26-year-old Corbin Scholz is sowing the seeds of change at Rainbow Roots Farm. As a young woman in a male-dominated industry, Scholz is breaking down barriers and demonstrating the power of local, sustainable agriculture. Her commitment to soil health, women farmers, community well-being, and food access is an inspiration to farmers and food advocates everywhere.
Red Acre Farms CSA (Cedar City, UT)
In the vibrant community of Cedar City, Utah, 28-year-old Sara Patterson is cultivating a brighter future at Red Acre Farms CSA. Through her dedication to organic practices, community-supported agriculture, and local food systems, Patterson is nurturing the land and the resilience and health of her community through legislation and innovation. Her story exhibits the transformative impact of a young leader in sustainable agriculture.
Sara Patterson (l), Red Acre Farm Photo: Red Acre Farm
Documenting Change
By showcasing the incredible work of these organizations through captivating films, engaging storytelling, and community connection, our 2024 film campaign "Rising, Rooted, and Resilient" aims to inspire and inform audiences about the potential of regenerative agriculture, community engagement and cultural revitalization to heal and nurture communities.
Inspiring Action
Through the power of documentary filmmaking and our annual Gathering, we bring these stories to life, offering intimate glimpses into the struggles, triumphs, and dedication of individuals and communities.
We hope to spark meaningful conversations, foster connections, and inspire others to take action in their own lives and communities.