US Department of Agriculture
USDA Working With Louisiana Farmers To Reduce Run-Off Into Gulf Of Mexico
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service has launched a water and wildlife conservation effort along the Gulf Coast of the United States. In the second of a five part series on five different states, the USDA's Bob Ellison has more...
Curated Video
Dueling Economies That Fueled the Civil War
Which economy was best for the country's future? The industrial economy of the North? Or the plantation system of the South? The stage was set for a financial fracas that would lead to the deadliest war in US history.
Curated Video
How Rainfall is Measured
In this video, we explore the importance of measuring rainfall and its various applications. We also learn about the different methods of measuring rain, such as using rain gauges or radar technology. Additionally, we discover how...
Curated Video
Remembering the Civil War
No two Americans had the same experience of the Civil War – and everyone remembers it differently. Through the stories they told – and the artifacts that survived – various narratives emerged!
Food Farmer Earth
Embracing Organic: A Dairy Farmer's Transition to Sustainability
Reflecting on his journey to organic dairy farming, the farmer discusses the initial hesitation to abandon conventional methods like antibiotics but ultimately finds the transition rewarding for both the farm's health and his personal...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Michael - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Michael was a late-season storm in 2018 that grew to become the most powerful hurricane on record to hit the central Florida Panhandle. After landfall as a Category 4 storm, it remained a major hurricane, moving into Georgia....
Mediacorp
Preserving the Tradition of Floating Rice Farming in Southeast Asia
This video looks at the unique style of rice cultivation used in Cambodia. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 6/8
Food Farmer Earth
Embracing Wild Nutrition: Jo Robinson's Insights on Healthier Diets
Jo Robinson discusses the significant nutritional downgrades in our food since the inception of agriculture, emphasizing the loss of vital nutrients like protein, minerals, vitamins, and particularly antioxidants. She advocates for...
Food Farmer Earth
Pastured Pigs - A Journey from Farm to Fork
Reflecting on a personal connection to farming and a commitment to sustainable practices, this narrative explores the challenges and rewards of raising pastured pigs. It delves into the ethical considerations of animal husbandry, the...
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution, which began in the mid 1700s, fundamentally changed the way people lived. It was a period in history that brought the invention of many new machines such as the steam engine, a device that changed agriculture...
Food Farmer Earth
Beyond Nutritionism: Michael Pollan's Critique of Food Culture
Michael Pollan delves into the ideology of nutritionism, criticizing the reduction of food to its nutrient components and the resulting paradox of a nation filled with nutritional knowledge yet plagued by diet-related diseases. He...
US Department of Agriculture
Getting More Food From Local Farms To Schools
Getting more locally grown food to schools is the goal of USDA's Farm to School program.
US Department of Agriculture
Ethics Illustrated: How to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
All federal employees must avoid conflicts of interest in order to maintain the public’s trust in government. This video provides practical advice that employees can use right away to identify and avoid conflicts of interest, properly...
Food Farmer Earth
Ancient Heritage Dairy - The Art of Sheep Cheese Making
At Ancient Heritage Dairy, the passion for creating sheep milk cheese is driven by a deep appreciation for the craft, emphasizing the rich, concentrated flavors derived from the unique diet of the sheep. The family-oriented business...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Scientists Study Carbon Sequestration
Two scientists with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Lincoln, Nebraska join us via Zoom to update progress on carbon sequestration research.
US Department of Agriculture
The Outside Gifts Prohibition
Can you accept a gift from someone or not? The outside gifts prohibition exists to help ensure that federal employees conduct themselves with fairness and impartiality toward all people seeking to do business with the government. In this...
US Department of Agriculture
Cleaner Water and Nutrient Credits
A Virginia farmer is converting pasture land to trees, to create a nutrient credit bank to offset the impacts of construction in the state.
Mediacorp
Exploring Swiftlet Farming in Malaysia
This video explores the city of Kuching in Sarawak, Borneo, known for its rich heritage and bustling streets. The focus of the journey is on the local communities engaging in swiftlet farming, creating a profitable relationship between...
US Department of Agriculture
Look For and Report Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest found in several counties in the Northeast United States, and is threatening American agriculture and natural resources. It damages more than 70 types of plants, including grape vines, fruit...
US Department of Agriculture
Climate Change And Soybean Research
USDA researchers are studying which soybean varieties react the best to a changing climate.
Food Farmer Earth
Fred Kirschenmann - The Future of Agriculture
Part 2 - As Fred Kirschenmann points out, extreme weather patterns will have a destabilizing impact on agriculture. Climate Change and Ecological Degradation threatens the future of agriculture unless we change our farming practices....
Food Farmer Earth
Sustainable Farming - A Life of Stewardship and Soil Care
A no-till farmer shares his lifelong commitment to agriculture, emphasizing the stewardship of the land through sustainable practices like no-till farming and cover cropping. Highlighting the importance of soil health and the mutual...
Mediacorp
Empowering Women and Sustainable Tourism in a Cambodian Village
In this video, we see how women in Cambodia have turned the negative implications of water hyacinth into a positive by being creative and making a range of items from hats to bags. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 5/8
Mediacorp
Transforming Lives through Coffee in Thailand
This video shows how coffee is made from plant to drink and the positive impact it is having on locals. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 2/8