Women’s Work Film Screening & Conversation with local women farmers
Join the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild for a series of film screenings of Women’s Work: The Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers followed by conversations with local women farmers.
In celebration of 2026 being declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, the Ag Guild is hosting an evening of light refreshments, a powerful documentary produced by Audra Mulkern, founder of the Female Farmer Project, and deep conversation with local farmers.
Journey across the nation as the film brings you insightful interviews with farmers, rural experts, historians, and sociologists, each revealing these women’s diverse backgrounds and innovative practices. Highlighting their resilience and creativity, “Women’s Work” pays tribute to the vital role women have played—and continue to play—in shaping the future of agriculture. In this uniquely matrilineal retelling of America’s history, we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of women in agriculture. Don’t miss this powerful homage to the strength and ingenuity of women in farming.
Following the screening, join us for a conversation with local San Juan County farmers as they reflect on their experiences as women in agriculture.
San Juan, Friday, May 22nd 7-9pm at Brickworks with Amanda Zee of Sweet Earth Farm, Angie Freeman Shepherd of Honeycomb Farm and Louisa Brouwer of Ferryboat Seeds
Orcas, Sunday, May 24th 1-3pm at Sea View Theatre with Amy Lum of Lum Farm and Laura Torma of Tekkla Farms
Lopez, Friday, May 29th 7-9pm at the Lopez Grange with Kathryn Thomas of Horsedrawn Farm, Christine Langley of Lopez Harvest, and Lena Jones of Still Light Farm
Tickets available to purchase online: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/15246840985
