A panel of local Hastings farmers are gearing up to talk about how climate change has altered their farming practices.
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Six farmers will take part in an event hosted by the Climate Change Australia - Hastings branch and Australian Parents for Climate Action, on Thursday, October 17 at Majestic Cinemas in Port Macquarie.
After the panel discussion the uplifting documentary, 2040, will be played which shows how individuals around the world are doing their part to combat the effects of climate change.
Climate Change Australia - Hastings president Kerri-ann Jones said the night is about hope for the future and showing people how small changes can make a big difference locally and then globally.
"Farmers feed our nation and they have had to adapt with typical Aussie resourcefulness to make their farms survive through all sorts of conditions," Ms Jones said.
"They are our original battlers and problem solvers but farmers can't solve climate change alone.
"We are delighted that six local farmers from across the Hastings are going to come and share how they have changed the way they do things so they are more environmentally friendly and sustainable."
Panel members Ann and Chris Eggert, Andrew Hearne, Steve Gale, Sarah Groom and Graeme Evans will talk about climate change mitigation and strategies they have found successful in their farming practices.
Ms Jones said the event is not necessarily about changing the world but for people to understand that small changes are better than the status quo.
"The documentary itself is about a filmmaker who has a daughter who will turn 21 in the year 2040 and is concerned about the world she will live in," she said.
"It follows his quest to find people around the world who finding solutions and playing their own part in combating climate change.
"It is a really uplifting story of people doing their own thing in their own way.
"We know governments and corporations have a role to play in this but we are individuals also have a role to play and we hope people take away one or two key messages from the panel discussion and film."
Sarah Groom from Young Farmers Connect and Homemade Healthy Happy Farm Camp and Farmstay in Watui said she is passionate about sharing messages of ethical, sustainable and organic farming.
"I have lived on the Mid North Coast for the last four years and moved here from the hustle and bustle of Sydney," Ms Groom said.
"When I had children I wanted them to consume ethically produced, organic food and found it was hard to find so I decided to create my own.
"From that I wanted to share that with others and I think the benefits of ethical, sustainable and organic food for the environment and us is something that needs to be talked about."
Ann Eggert from Oxhill Organics at Redbank said they were excited to be part of the panel as well.
"I am very interested to see the film and find out about the sustainable practices being used around the world," Mrs Eggert said.
"I think the panel will be great to show people what is happening on the ground locally and show another perspective to the conversation around climate change and the environment."
Tickets to the event cost $15 per person and are available here.