I recently viewed a short documentary film called Plan Nicaragua that focuses on food security in Nicaragua. It was a really moving piece because it highlighted the fact the global warming was limiting growth in Nicaragua and making it hard for crops to grow. It makes me respect where food comes from, and respect the farmers and people who work in the fields.
I saw a glimpse of what farming is actually like and it looks like a rigorous job. Children are the narrators in this film, creating an accessible experience for the viewer. What’s on Your Plate? and Plan Nicaragua are similar in that aspect. Their use of children enables viewers to really understand what is going on, no matter how complicated the issue is.
Jill Richardson, at La Vida Locavore, is writing a series of diary posts that focuses on the agricultural problems in Bolivia due to pesticides and fertilizer. Apparently after these products were introduced to Bolivia, citizens began t0 get cancer and other types of illnesses. We look forward to seeing more posts about the issues in Bolivia concerning food.