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DESCRIPTION:Abundant Land is a one-hour documentary about a Hawaiian community on 
 Moloka’i opposing the biotech industry’s use of the island to test 
 genetically engineered seeds. Agrochemical biotech corporations, including 
 Monsanto and Mycogen Seeds, are depleting Moloka’i’s topsoil and fresh 
 water while contributing to dust storms that spread pesticides into the 
 ocean and surrounding communities. \n\nAbundant Land also offers a 
 historical look at the intrusion and political underpinnings of 
 chemical-intensive farming in Hawaii while portraying the rich legacy of 
 traditional Hawaiian land management and farming self-sufficiency.  \n\nThe 
 film’s narrative develops through a series of personal and community 
 stories as the documentary follows several dedicated residents who seek 
 transparency about the agrochemical testing being done on their island, and 
 their ensuing efforts to heal and repair it. From initial grassroots 
 efforts that give rise to organized actions, Moloka’i residents learn 
 through leadership and study, to use permaculture techniques to restore an 
 integrated food system based on ancient Hawaiian farming practices. 
 \n\nDirector Natasha Florentino will be in attendance. Special guest: Dr. 
 Ann Lopez, Director of the Center for Farmworker Families.\n\nThis free 
 event is part of the "Healthy Community Film Series." Donations welcome. 
 \n\nView Trailer: https://youtu.be/_HUByKlglVU\n\nThe Harbourton Foundation 
 and the Pájaro Valley Community Health Trust provided generous funding for 
 this project.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/10/24/18818460.php
SUMMARY:WFF Presents: Abundant Land
LOCATION:Appleton Event Lounge, 410 Rodriguez St., Downtown Watsonville
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/10/24/18818460.php
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