Newsletter #24: The great plains are empty
May 25th, 2026
- Depopulation is a policy choice
- Where I've been
- Where to next
- Updates from On Tour
- Watch the film
- Follow the tour
- Host a screening
Latest blog post
Depopulation is a policy choice
On the prairies, it's a bit unremarkable to say "we are losing our rural communities".
Where I've been
- May 19th: Sustainable Brandon - Brandon, MB
- May 20th: NFU Event - Tizhome Farm - Deleau, MB
- May 21st: NFU Event - Minnedosa, MB
- May 23rd: Harvest Moon Society Learning Centre - Clearwater, MB
Where to next
- May 27th: NFU Event - Beausejour, MB
- May 28th: NFU Event - Morris, MB
Updates from on tour
Stay tuned for our new podcast - coming soon - and follow the tour on our regularly-updated YouTube playlist here:
- I could see myself staying in Clearwater, MB
- Do banks lend on cashflow or equity?
- Is the Dust Bowl from the 1930s coming back?
Watch the film
- Cable TV on Super Channel FUSE
- Stream the film on Super Channel Plus, or get Super Channel through Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
Follow the tour
- Website: https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/follow
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrzN7eKnPXpTxa7gr3p8XQ/
Suggest a host
Devon wants to have a movie night with as many people across Canada as he can visit! All you have to do is invite friends, family, and neighbours (10-15 is plenty), and offer a barn, basement or living room for a gathering. Devon will provide a projector, screen, and sound, and facilitate a post-screening discussion.
Devon is in Manitoba now, moving on to Ontario in June into July. He will continue east after that, turning around in Newfoundland at the end of September. He will be in your area — bring the tour to your hometown, and spread the word!