Join us for an exciting day of hand spinning natural fibers and community screening premiere of Black Sheep Farm at the Concordia Greenhouse in Montreal, QC, Canada. 

Guided by textile artists Pramila Choudhary and Vanessa Randall, we will be creating yarn as we play with hand spinning natural fibers and screening the premiere of short documentary Black Sheep Farm, which explores the world of pasture raised sheep farming and the fiber they provide. Learn about sustainable practices and the importance of supporting local farmers. 

Accessibility: Please contact us in advance of your visit at: 514-813-5223, or send an email to: growingarc@gmail.com.

Presented by Growing A.R.C. and National Farmers Union as part of Depth of Field: Films About Farming.

In partnership with March Forth Creative, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Project Handstitch, Coop CultivAction and Midnight Kitchen.

Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the AgriCommunication Program.

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Depth of Field: Films About Farming

Depth of Field is a series of 40 short documentaries produced and presented by the National Farmers Union and March Forth Creative. The films showcase Canadian farmers and farm workers, and their sustainable farming practices on and off the land. Rotational grazing, seed saving, building healthy soils, and working for social justice– different farmers highlight their own priorities and, together, these films tell the story of farming practices that would create the food system we all want. The National Farmers Union wants Canadian food consumers to learn more about the work of farming and the thoughtful commitment farmers in communities all across Canada , like the ones featured in Depth of Field, contributes to building a thriving food system that benefits people and the land.

National Farmers Union

The National Farmers Union is a farmer-led, democratically-directed farm organization representing Canadian farmers and farm workers, and advocating on issues of importance to us. NFU members believe that the problems facing farmers are common problems, and that farmers producing diverse products must work together to advance effective solutions. The NFU works toward economic, social, and environmental policies that promote economically- and environmentally-sustainable farms and strong farming communities.

March Forth Creative 

March Forth Creative is a renowned producer of award-winning documentaries that explore meaningful and timely topics. Their films have been screened across Canada through multiple municipalities and non-profit organizations, and internationally through distribution companies.