Learn about the power of local food at Land & Heart: Local Food Shorts, a film screening event from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at FilmScene at The Chauncey, 404 E College St., Iowa City. 

Land & Heart: Local Food Shorts is a Community Collaborations event presented by Johnson County Food Policy Council, FilmScene and Thriving Communities. The event will celebrate local food systems and include a diverse and thoughtfully curated program of documentary shorts featuring local and nationwide farmers and small-scale food businesses, a panel discussion and locally sourced appetizers. 

Tickets are free but limited, and available through FilmScene at https://icfilmscene.org/film/land-heart-local-food-shorts/. For additional event details, visit www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/localfoods. 

The Johnson County Food Policy Council was created in 2012 by the Board of Supervisors to provide guidance on food and agriculture issues. The council provides annual recommendations on how to improve our local food system, holds public forums to obtain feedback on food system issues, and informs County residents about the value of supporting a strong community-based food system. 

Johnson County strives to host inclusive, accessible meetings and events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you are a person who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, contact Johnson County Local Food Staff at 319-356-6000 or [email protected] by Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Early requests are strongly encouraged.