Each day, the animal kingdom produces roughly enough poop to match the volume of water pouring over Victoria Falls. So why isn't the planet covered in the stuff? You can thank the humble dung beetle for eating up the excess. Eleanor...

Ever wonder where your favorite Thanksgiving foods come from? Well the truth may be closer to home than you think.

You've probably heard about the sudden and mysterious drop in honey bee populations throughout the U.S.A. and Europe. Beekeepers used to report average losses in their worker bees of about 5-10% a year, but starting around 2006, that...

Co-creator of the philanthropic FEED bags, Ellen Gustafson says hunger and obesity are two sides of the same coin. In her talk, she launches The 30 Project -- a way to change how we farm and eat in the next 30 years, and solve the global...

This video is answering the question of how did the Nile help farms.

Since our first episode, you've begged us to cover Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs. Honestly, I often can't tell if those of you who are asking us to do this expect us to tell you're they're awesome of the worst thing to happen...

Did you know that France is a leading industrialized country with one of the world's largest economies? In fact, it's a main global exporter. Learn more about France’s key economic sectors and industries. Explore the country’s role and...

Eli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin in 1793 transformed American agriculture. By quickly separating cotton fibers from seeds, it made cotton a profitable crop—and deeply impacted the economy of the South. But the invention also had...

This World Culture instructional video is about China's culture.

West Oakland's cooperative grocery store and market brings the community the option of buying and preparing fresh nutritious food. The Mandela Market is supported by the Cal Endowment and other foundations that recognize the importance...

In this FRAME feature, we examine the gigantic US farms capable of harvesting hundreds of tons of cotton per year. Grown across vast expanses of land, cotton is the most widely used natural fiber in the textile industry.

This video provides a detailed overview of daily life in ancient Mayan civilization. It explores the origins of the Maya, their agricultural practices, societal structure, religious beliefs, and recreational activities. The video...

America's Family Farmers - America's FoodPrint

Howcast - A bean at a farmers' market travels an average of 101 miles from farm to plate—as compared to 866 miles at a grocery store. Buy local produce to get freshness, nutrition, and some very green beans.

Howcast - Learn about the area of New York City called Union Square in this Howcast travel video.

Rapid growth of elephant and human population, struggling to share limited resources and land.<br/>
Farmers are encroaching on elephants habitats, disrupting their water and food resources.

A perfect kids learning video about animals. A first look at animals on the farm helps to answer young children's questions about how animals live, eat and look after their young. On the farm looks at favourite farm animals, including...

Recorded on September 24th 1912, "To the Farmers" was one of a series of six recordings made by Wilson in the run up to the 1912 presidential election — the other recordings were "On the Third Party, "On The Trusts, "Democratic...

What was the New Deal, and how did it help during the Great Depression? In this video, we explore President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan to bring hope and recovery to the United States in the 1930s. Learn about the programs that created...

Step into the 1930s to learn about the Dust Bowl, one of the most difficult times in American history. This simple and clear video explains how years of drought, poor farming practices, and powerful windstorms turned parts of the Great...

What is the tallest building in the world, and how was it built? In this video, we explore the incredible story of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Learn how this record-breaking skyscraper rises over 2,700 feet into the sky and what it took...

Discover the inspiring story of Temple Grandin, a groundbreaking scientist, inventor, and autism advocate. Diagnosed with autism at a time when few understood it, Temple went on to revolutionize the livestock industry with her humane...

Drones, or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), have come a long way since their early days. In this episode, we explore their history, starting with the first unmanned balloons used in war, to the advanced drones used today for photography,...

Join us as we explore the Nile River, the longest river in the world and one of the most important parts of ancient Egyptian civilization. In this video, you’ll learn how the Nile flows through Africa, including countries like Egypt and...