Food Farmer Earth
Advancements in Wheat Harvesting: A Farmer's Perspective
This video provides an insightful look into modern wheat harvesting techniques from a farmer's viewpoint. It discusses the challenges and innovations in wheat farming, including the use of advanced machinery like the John Deere 9750...
Food Farmer Earth
Winter Farming: Challenges and Rewards
This video explores the challenges and rewards of winter farming, highlighting a farmer's experience transitioning from flower to produce farming. It emphasizes the unique taste and quality of winter-grown produce like carrots, despite...
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Melissa Tracy - Food Matters
Melissa Tracy is a 2023 top ten finalist for the Global Teacher Prize. She teaches at Odyssey Charter School, an innovative and diverse dual-language Greek School founded in 2006 which is currently the second-largest public charter...
Food Farmer Earth
The Encroaching Urban Growth: A Farmer's Perspective on Expanding City Limits
Discover how urban expansion affects local agriculture through the eyes of a Clark County farmer facing the encroachment of urban growth boundaries. Learn about the complexities of investing in farming operations amidst uncertainties of...
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Advancing Public Domain Plant Breeding and Sustainable Agriculture
Explore the transformative approach of Alan Kapuler towards agriculture, focusing on seed saving, the ethics of plant breeding, and his commitment to enhancing biodiversity through public domain genetics.
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: A Visionary's Blend of Science, Ideas, and Humanity
Explore the influential life and thoughts of Alan Kapuler, as he discusses the impact of monoculture on society and the importance of agricultural diversity. Learn how his scientific insights aim to foster a more sustainable and humane...
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler on Monoculture and Sustainability: A Scientist's View
Discover Alan Kapuler's insights into the scientific and ethical implications of monoculture farming. Learn how his commitment to biodiversity and sustainable practices offers solutions for more resilient agricultural ecosystems.
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Championing Open Source Plant Breeding for Public Good
Learn about Alan Kapuler’s pioneering efforts in open source plant breeding. Discover how he advocates for a collaborative approach to seed sharing and plant variety development, fostering a community that supports ecological diversity...
Food Farmer Earth
Redefining Sustainability in Agriculture: Beyond Organic Farming
Learn about the evolution of sustainability in agriculture, from organic practices to a broader focus on ecological health and resilience. Discover how farms are adapting to ensure long- term sustainability amid changing environmental...
Food Farmer Earth
Exploring a Small Scale Integrated Livestock Farm: Diversity in Sustainable Agriculture
Learn about the interconnected life on a small scale integrated livestock farm. Discover how diverse animal farming contributes to sustainable agriculture practices and produces high-quality food products.
Food Farmer Earth
Revitalizing Our Food System: Insights from Claire Hope Cummings
Delve into the transformative ideas of Claire Hope Cummings on sustainable agriculture. Learn how food can connect us to our community, culture, and the natural world in meaningful ways.
Food Farmer Earth
Overcoming Labor Challenges: Insights from a Successful Cherry Farmer
Discover the toughest challenge faced by cherry farmers today: finding and retaining skilled labor. Learn how changes in immigration laws and societal values are impacting the availability of workers in this labor-intensive industry.
Curated Video
Honoring Indigenous Practices for Environmental and Cultural Survival
This video explores the deep connection between Indigenous farming practices, spirituality, and survival. It highlights the importance of traditional farming methods in maintaining cultural identity, combating substance abuse issues, and...
Curated Video
Continuing Traditional Basketweaving Practices with the Help of Controlled Burns
"Following the Smoke" began with members of the California Indian Basketweaving Association seeking higher-quality materials. This lead them to areas affected by controlled burns. These burns enhance the strength and color of materials...
Curated Video
Incorporating Traditional Wisdom into Modern Forest Management Practices
Controlled burns are an important and historically significant part of maintaing sustainable ecosystems and preventing wildfires. After decades of condemning and banning these practices, the forest service is starting to recognize the...
Curated Video
Restoring Hawaii's Sustainable Food Systems and Cultural Heritage
This segment highlights the historical and cultural significance of agroforestry in Hawaii. It discusses the traditional practices of the Hawaiian people, the detrimental impact of monocrop agriculture imposed by colonizers, and the...
Curated Video
Adaptive Stewardship: Menominee Techniques for Sustainable Forest Management
The Menominee Tribe has a long history of adaptive resource managements. Despite the reduction of their ancestral land from 15 million to 234,000 acres, they manage their forest sustainably, prioritizing ecological health over pure...
Curated Video
Using Modern Science to Validate Ancient Conservation Techniques
In the United States, indigenous conservation techniques aren not widely recognized. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a member of the Hopi tribe, is on a mission to change that. In this video, he explains how he uses scientific language to...
Curated Video
Reviving Balance: The Role of Buffalo in Cultural and Ecological Restoration
Hear from Ervin Carlson, a member of the Blackfeet tribe and Director of the Buffalo Program about the value of reintroducing buffalo to Blackfeet lands. Buffalo are an integral part of Blackfeet history and an essential element part of...
Curated Video
How Controlled Burns Protect Forests and Communities
Controlled burns are an important part of indigenous land management practices in many areas of the United States. The significance of these burns extends beyond land management, impacting cultural activities and the local ecosystem....
Curated Video
Living with Fire: Indigenous Practices for Ecological Balance
Fire has been an important part of traditional, indigenous land management practices for millennia. Historically, it was used to manage resources and protect communities, contrasting with modern fire suppression policies that have led to...
Curated Video
Reviving Hopi Traditions and Restoring Health With Dry Farming
Learn about the importance of traditional Hopi dry farming techniques in a semi-arid climate from Michael Kotutwa Johnson. He shares his experience of reviving and expanding his family's corn and bean fields using these ancient methods,...
Curated Video
Millennia of Stewardship: Indigenous Land Management
Indigenous land management practices have been in place for millennia in America, far preceding Western conservation efforts. This video highlights the importance of fire management and the significant role of Native Americans in shaping...
Curated Video
Ancient Methods for Sustainable Forestry
Unlike most companies that focus on specific tree species for market demands, the Menominee Tribe operates their lumber company with an emphasis on ecological sustainability. They harvest what the forest naturally provides rather than...