US Department of Agriculture
Environmental Credit Trading at Wildwood Farm, Virginia
This story takes you to Appomattox, Virginia where a farmer is using an innovative approach to keeping runoff out of the Chesapeake Bay.
By planting trees on retired cropland, the farmer is helping to filter pollutants from streams in...
Curated Video
Understanding Drought: Causes, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies
A drought happens when there is significantly less rainfall than usual in an area. Discover why droughts happen and what can be done to mitigate the impact of a drought.
Food Farmer Earth
What Is My Favorite Squash - One Farmer Answers
This video features a farmer sharing their personal favorites among various squash varieties. Vicki Hertel, of Sun Gold Farm, discusses the unique qualities and culinary uses of different types of squash, including their taste, texture,...
Weird History
Simo Haya | The Deadliest Sniper In History
Simo "Simuna" Häyhä was a Finnish sniper who earned the ominous nickname, "The White Death". He's credited as one of the most accurate snipers of all time with a reported 500+ kills under his belt while enlisted. Today we're learning...
Financial Times
Urban farms on rooftops and underground
City agriculturalists are harnessing technologies such as LED bulbs, 3D printers and data analysis to speed up growth and create farms virtually anywhere.
NPR
Farming and Vets
Nearly 4,000 Vermont veterans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. Many veterans are still dealing with the invisible wounds of war. Some of them, however, have begun to find healing through farming. One veteran who is raising...
US Department of Agriculture
Urban Agriculture in New York City
USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden visits the Union Square Farmers Market in downtown NYC sampling products and chatting with farmers and producers about the challenges and rewards of urban agriculture.
Food Farmer Earth
Artful Artichoke Preparation: From Thistle to Table
This video provides an insightful guide on prepping artichokes for cooking, covering the removal of thorny tips and the outer layer of leaves, peeling the stem for added flavor, and detailing how to remove the inedible choke for a clean,...
Food Farmer Earth
The Legacy of Craft: Generations of Sausage Making
Tracing the lineage of a family's sausage making tradition from its inception in 1927, the story captures the essence of craftsmanship passed down through generations. It reflects on the meticulous art of sausage preparation, the...
Curated Video
The United Colonies of America: More Diverse Than You'd Think
Despite their many differences, the North American colonies eventually came together as one country – the United States of America. It’s that acceptance of other cultures, other ideas, other people, that makes us truly American.
Food Farmer Earth
Crafting Divinity - A Journey into Artisan Chocolate Making
The story captures a chocolatier's passion for transforming high-quality chocolate into artistic, hand-gilded pieces, inspired by the Latin genus name for cocoa, Theobroma, meaning "food of the gods". It details the meticulous process...
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering Potato Cultivation: Tips for Optimal Growth and Harvest
The guide emphasizes the importance of focusing on the vegetative growth of potato vines initially, as it is crucial for the nourishment of the tubers, which are harvested at the end of the summer. It also covers the importance of hoeing...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA Researches Year Round Strawberries
A USDA research geneticist is working on a way to grow strawberries year round on the east coast. Dr. Kim Lewers is testing some strawberry cultivars in a new production system designed to extend the growing season in the northern and...
National Parks Service
Everglades National Park - Hole-in-the-Donut: Habitat Restoration Project
Video about restoring the hole-in-the-donut to native wetland prairie (9 min. with closed-captions).
Food Farmer Earth
Innovative Aquaponics - Creating Efficient, Sustainable Systems
This video outlines the development of a sustainable aquaponics system that utilizes a unique heat recovery mechanism to reduce humidity issues and maintenance costs, enhancing the growth environment for fish and plants. By recovering...
Food Farmer Earth
From Farm to Table: A Chef's Perspective on Farmers Markets
The transcript highlights a chef's appreciation for local produce obtained from farmers markets, emphasizing the direct impact on culinary quality, freshness, and the joy of supporting local farmers. It discusses the benefits of building...
Food Farmer Earth
From Pork Belly to Gourmet Delight: The Journey of Homemade Bacon
This comprehensive guide details the steps for curing and smoking pork belly to create homemade bacon, emphasizing the blend of brown sugar, kosher salt, and a custom spice rub for flavor enhancement. It also covers the importance of dry...
Food Farmer Earth
In Bloom: The Vibrant Life of a Lavender Farm
This narrative delves into the rich history and vibrant cultivation of lavender on a homestead farm established in 1898, where the owners nurture over 1300 plants across seven varieties. The text highlights the farm's dedication to...
Food Farmer Earth
Urban and Rural Reserves: Balancing Growth and Preservation
The urban and rural reserves process in the Portland metro area aims to delineate land for future urban development and conservation over a 40-50 year period, balancing the need for expansion with the protection of agricultural and...
Food Farmer Earth
Healthier Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Delight
This recipe reimagines the classic mac and cheese by incorporating cauliflower to boost its nutritional value without compromising on taste. By blending cooked cauliflower into a creamy sauce and combining it with pasta, this dish offers...
US Department of Agriculture
MyPlate, MyWins: Meet Bryan & Keah
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their “MyPlate, MyWins” video series with Bryan, Keah and their six-year-old daughter. From eating at their favorite restaurant to preparing a meal at home, follow this...
US Department of Agriculture
Helping Farmers Prevent Runoff And Erosion
An innovative USDA initiative along the Gulf of Mexico is helping farmers in Mississippi's coastal counties prevent sediment and nutrients from washing into nearby waterways that drain into the Gulf.
The Viral Fever
Sherpa Communities: Life in the Mountains
Sherpa Communities part 1/3: This video explores the life of the Sherpas, an ethnic group living in the Himalayas, and their struggles to survive in a harsh environment where farming is the backbone of their community. Despite the...
US Department of Agriculture
Hopi-Kaibab National Forest Springs Restoration Project
This video documents ongoing partnership between the Kaibab National Forest and the Hopi Tribe to conduct restoration treatments on natural springs while outreaching and training Hopi youth. Through this partnership, Hopi tribal elders...