Food, the environment, and of course gardening are the focus of a series of six films presented by the Brownwood Area Community Garden beginning this Thursday, March 22, with a screening of the popular 2008 documentary “Food, Inc.”

“Food, Inc.” examines food production in the United States, comparing conventional agribusiness practices to organic and natural processes, and the effects on consumers and workers.

The film was produced and directed by Emmy award-winner Robert Kenner, and narrated by Michael Pollan (author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma) and Eric Schlosser (author of Fast Food Nation). “Food, Inc.” was nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary in 2009.

Other films in the Community Garden’s series include “An Inconvenient Truth” April 26; “Vanishing of the Bees” May 24;  “The Garden” June 21; “Botany of Desire” July 12; and “Fresh” Aug. 16.

All films will be shown at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Texas Opportunities offices, 1500 Dublin St. Admission is free. For further information, contact garden coordinator Daniel Graham, 326-641-9029.

The Brownwood Area Community Garden is established primarily for the purpose of providing fresh, naturally grown produce to area food pantries to feed the hungry. The Garden’s secondary purpose is to provide space for residents who wish to garden according to natural methods; to provide a venue for education on sustainable gardening practices; and to provide employment and on-the-job training opportunities for low-income workers.