November 8th 2023 - Big Picture Ranch Newsletter

WE’RE GOING TO D.C.

WITH STARS, EPs, DIRECTORS AND SPECIAL GUESTS

(... and playing in Ojai and Beverley Hills too!)

Executive Producer and Narrator Ian Somerhalder with Rick Clark, one of the regenerative farmers in Common Ground, on Capitol Hill in September.

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JOIN US FOR THREE SPECIAL NIGHTS AT THE MIRACLE THEATER IN D.C. WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

Monday, November 13th

Special guests include: Ian Somerhalder, Josh Tickell (Co-Director of Common Ground & Kiss The Ground), John Boyd Jr. (National Black Farmers Association), Kara Boyd (Association of American Indian Farmers), Robyn O'Brien (Sinora Ventures), and Rick Clark (Regenerative Farmer featured in the film)!

Tuesday, November 14th

Special guests include: Lara Bryant (Deputy Director of Water & Agriculture at NRDC), Michael Dimmock (Executive Director of Roots of Change), Kelsey Scott (Owner of DX Beef), Danielle Nierenberg (President of FoodTank), Elizabeth Whitlow (Regenerative Organic Alliance), and Josh Tickell (Co-Director of Common Ground & Kiss The Ground)!

Wednesday, November 15th

Special guests include: Scott Beale (Associate Director for Global Operations at Peace Corps), Megan Meiklejohn (SVP of Supply Chain Innovation at Land to Market), Gerardo Martinez (Owner of Wild Kid Acres), Zack Angelini (Co-Founder of Public Good Provisions), and Josh Tickell (Co-Director of Common Ground & Kiss The Ground)!

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“LET’S DEPOLARIZE SOIL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE AND FIND COMMON GROUND”

“This isn’t about politics; this is about policy. This is about people, and people that can benefit from really good policies,” Somerhalder said, noting the film focuses on farmers, including rancher Gabe Brown and Rick Clark, who say regenerative practices have helped give their land an incredible environmental and financial boost.

“Lawmakers can come together over good policies,” Somerhalder said, urging Congress to reappropriate funds within the Farm Bill to pull “farmers off the drip” of the agricultural biotech companies. Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) are among the officials who appear in the film.

WHY DC? WHY DOES IT MATTER?

We want to create a powerful political force to promote regenerative agriculture in the upcoming 2023 US Farm Bill and beyond! It’s time to bring farmers and soil experts to Capitol Hill so those in charge of our government start writing soil health and regeneration into our legislation.

This all-encompassing bill plays a crucial role in governing the US food and agriculture system, covering essential aspects such as nutrition, conservation, rural investment, and land access. With far-reaching implications for farmer livelihoods, the environment, and national food security, it's no wonder the Farm Bill is one of the most significant pieces of US legislation. And with the next Farm Bill set to last through at least 2028, the time to act is now.

Both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees develop and write the Farm Bill, but all members of Congress vote to pass it, giving each of them a voice in shaping its provisions. Let's get Common Ground in front of our lawmakers and make our voices heard by signaling our support for key issues through marker bills. Together, we can create a better, more sustainable future for our food and agriculture system!

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WE’RE ALSO PLAYING IN OJAI AND BEVERLY HILLS

Join us at the theater in DC, Beverly Hills and Ojai - you ticket is a vote for a better world! Common Ground will be playing at the Red Nation International Film Festival in Beverly Hills on Friday (11/10) and the Ojai Film Festival on Saturday (11/11).

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WATCH THE TRAILER, SHARE IT ON SOCIALS

We’ve just reached 100,000 FOLLOWERS ON INSTAGRAM! Thank you for helping us grow this movement. Stories of regeneration inspire hope, and together we can spread them far and wide. Do you know someone who could use a bit of hope right now? Send them the trailer!

Thank you for being a part of the this soil revolution! We are thrilled to bring the Common Ground Tour to as many cities as possible and hope to see you at the theater! More dates and locations to come!

With gratitude,

Rebecca and Josh Tickell, and the team at Big Picture Ranch