US Department of Agriculture
A Flash of Food Safety Active Cooling with a Chill Stick
Cooling food properly is essential to keeping food safe. Active cooling methods cool food quickly to prevent the growth of harmful microbes that cause foodborne illness. A Flash of Food Safety is a video series designed for school...
US Department of Agriculture
Work Of USDA Food Research Pioneer Continues In Peoria
A pioneering USDA chemist was at the center of two agricultural discoveries that literally changed the world.
US Department of Agriculture
Bringing Jobs Back To The U.S.
A Pennsylvania company brought jobs back from overseas with the help of a U.S. Department of Agriculture program.
The Wall Street Journal
Cross-Border Supply Chains
A large amount of the food we consume has crossed borders, sometimes more than once. Can regulators keep pace with the flow - and keep our food safe?
Curated Video
The Nutritional Benefits of Khorasan Wheat
In this video, the speaker discusses the nutritional profile and health benefits of Khorasan wheat, also known as Kamut. Khorasan wheat part 2/5
Curated Video
The Resilience and Rediscovery of Quinoa
This video covers the history and characteristics of quinoa, an ancient grain that has gained popularity in recent years. The video also explores the rediscovery of quinoa by Americans in the 1970s and its cultivation in various...
US Department of Agriculture
Grow and Tell: Oregon Microbe Farmer
Oregon farmer Jen Aron knows a secret – if you feed soil microbes, they’ll help your plants grow.
Food Farmer Earth
Cultivating Wasabi: A Labor of Love and Sustainability
Starting from financial necessity, the farm's venture into wasabi cultivation became a journey of passion, transforming a financial challenge into an opportunity to engage with agriculture through the careful nurturing of wasabi plants....
Food Farmer Earth
Jersey Cows: A Dairy Farmer's Commitment to Tradition and Quality
A dairy farmer shares his lifelong dedication to raising Jersey cows, emphasizing their personable nature, efficiency in reproduction, and the superior quality of their milk, which is higher in protein, calcium, and vitamins. Facing the...
Food Farmer Earth
A Journey Through Time - The Legacy of Washington's Water-Powered Grist Mill
Built in 1876 by George Woodham and his sons, this grist mill, powered uniquely by water in Washington, served the local farming community by processing grain into usable products. Despite the advent of modern technologies, it proudly...
Food Farmer Earth
Grassroots Movements for a Pesticide-Free Community
A landscape designer initiates a project to transform her neighborhood into a pesticide-free zone, focusing on human health, particularly the wellbeing of children, pregnant women, and the environment. Through community engagement,...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Characteristics of the Mekong River
This video explores the significance of the Mekong River, Asia's most important waterway, and its role in sustaining communities across multiple countries. However, the video also raises concerns about the rapid development and...
Curated Video
The Extraordinary Journey of Khorasan Wheat
This video explores the fascinating history of Khorasan Wheat, a grain that originated in the Fertile Crescent and has traveled across continents throughout history. From its discovery in ancient tombs to its cultivation in Montana, the...
Food Farmer Earth
Navigating Water Scarcity: Sustainable Agriculture and the Ogallala Aquifer on the Texas High Plains
This video discusses the critical challenge of water scarcity for farmers on the Texas High Plains, focusing on the Ogallala Aquifer's depletion and the impact on irrigated agriculture. It highlights innovative research and practices...
Food Farmer Earth
The Craft of Bloomy Rind Cheese: Artistry in Mold and Flavor
Artisan cheese production is detailed, highlighting the addition of penicillium candidum to milk for creating bloomy rind cheeses, a process that imbues the cheese with distinct flavors and textures. The transformation from milk to a...
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering Oysters Rockefeller: A Culinary Classic
This guide offers a step-by-step approach to making Oysters Rockefeller, starting with the proper technique for shucking oysters and then preparing a vibrant green purée of spinach, watercress, and herbs. The recipe emphasizes adding...
The Wall Street Journal
Agricultural Producers' Advice for a New Administration
Three farmers discuss their top priorities and how Joe Biden's agricultural and trade policies might affect their businesses with WSJ's Kate Linebaugh.
Food Farmer Earth
Navigating Seed Diversity: Oregon's Willamette Valley Challenges
Willamette Valley's specialty seed crops face threats from cross-pollination due to its unique geological and weather conditions that are ideal for seed production. A detailed mapping system and distance standards for crop isolation are...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Introduction
This clip introduces the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
The March of Time
1952: MID-WEST FARMERS: WS Suburban home w/ dog running in yard. INT VS Farmer Bill Hicks w/ family in living room, Hicks talking about family, living in Polk City, farming life, undecided on 1952 U.S. presidential election (SOT).
MOT 1952: MID-WEST FARMERS: WS Suburban home w/ dog running in yard. INT VS Farmer Bill Hicks w/ family in living room, Hicks talking about family, living in Polk City, farming life, undecided on 1952 U.S. presidential election (SOT).
Food Farmer Earth
The Quest for Relevance: GMOs and the Search for Necessary Innovation
Claire Hope Cummings criticizes the current agricultural and food system, heavily reliant on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and industrial practices, for prioritizing profit over genuine nutritional needs and environmental...
Food Farmer Earth
Sustainable Chestnut Farming: A Low-Tech Organic Approach
This document profiles an organic chestnut farmer who emphasizes the sustainability and low environmental impact of cultivating chestnuts as a perennial crop. Through innovative, low-tech methods and a focus on diverse cultivars, the...
Food Farmer Earth
The Art of Sparkling Wine: From Tradition to Bottle
The process of making sparkling wine involves carbonizing base wine, maintaining a balance between preserving its original essence and adding a personal touch. Laurel Ridge, established in the mid-80s by Charles Cory, a pioneer in the...
Food Farmer Earth
Legacy of the American Chestnut: Survival Amidst Blight
This video highlights the historical significance and decline of the American Chestnut tree due to chestnut blight introduced in the early 20th century. It also celebrates the existence of some of the largest remaining specimens in the...