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The Craft of Custom Barrel Making: A Vintner's Perspective
A barrel maker in the Willamette Valley blends traditional European cooperage skills with the precise needs of modern winemakers, creating custom barrels tailored to the varietal, vintage, and vineyard. This detailed process involves...
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Joan Dye Gussow: A Pioneer's Perspective on Localizing Food Systems
Joan Dye Gussow, a long-time advocate for sustainable food systems, discusses her journey towards understanding the importance of local food production as a response to global sustainability and food security concerns. She emphasizes the...
Food Farmer Earth
The Art of Microgreens - Crafting Unique Flavors for Chefs
Specializing in labor-intensive, unique microgreens like radishes and carrots, a farmer tailors his produce directly for chefs, focusing on creativity and exclusive offerings such as edible flowers and rare herbs. His dedication to...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: The Impact on Cambodia's Flooding Crisis
This video explains that Cambodia is experiencing severe flooding due to persistent rains and the Mekong River overflowing. Thousands of people have been affected or displaced, and agricultural lands have been inundated. This video sheds...
Curated Video
The History and Attributes of Spelt
This video provides an informative overview of the history, cultivation, and characteristics of spelt, a ancient grain that originated from the Fertile Crescent. Spelt part 1/5
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The Future of Amaranth
This video discusses the resurgence of amaranth as a crop and its potential to address issues of malnutrition and food security. It highlights its versatility in baking and its adaptability to different climates, making it a valuable...
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Beekeeping Basics: 3 Types of Beehives - Mobile
Veteran beekeeper, Glen Andresen shows us the 3 different beehive types: Langstroth Hive; Warré Hive; and Top-Bar Hive. Andresen favors the Langstroth hive but as he says, it's more of a subjective decision. Some people prefer to see the...
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Resilience in the Field: How Diversification Saved a Farm
Facing financial ruin and the prospect of losing his farm, a farmer recounts a pivotal moment when his cows, breaking into a field slated for a different crop, inadvertently revealed a sustainable and profitable farming practice. This...
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Essentials of Beekeeping: A Guide for Novice Beekeepers
This video outlines the fundamental equipment required for beginners in beekeeping, discussing the merits of different hive types such as the Langstroth, top-bar, and Warre hives. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right tools,...
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Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: A Nature-inspired Solution to Man-made Pollution
This video discusses the operation that aims to restore the Citarum River through the planting of trees. The project addresses man-made problems that have turned the river into one of the dirtiest in the world. With the help of...
Curated Video
Introduction to Hydroponic Gardening
Hydroponic gardening is the art of growing plants without soil. It involves providing plants with a balanced nutrient solution that is delivered directly to their roots. With hydroponics, plants can easily absorb the nutrients they need,...
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Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable Conservation in Borneo
This video shows how locals in Kalimantan are creating a green economy by being subsidized by the government for looking after their land in an eco-friendly sustainable manner. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 6/11
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Temperature Readings
Tom explains tricks of the trade that can help you get safe, quality produce.
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Thriving Tides - The Success Story of a Sustainable Albacore Tuna Micro-Cannery
A family's passion for the ocean led to the creation of a micro-cannery specializing in sustainably caught albacore tuna, emphasizing quality and traditional methods. They prioritize purchasing from local fishermen who use hook and line...
Food Farmer Earth
Innovations in Baking: Exploring a Modern Hearth Oven
The document describes a modern commercial hearth oven from Germany, featuring five decks with distinct temperature zones for different baking needs, such as pastry and bread. It emphasizes the technological advancements that allow for...
Food Farmer Earth
Strategic Hive Placement: Mastering Beekeeping Basics
This video guide focuses on the importance of thoughtful beehive placement, considering factors like foot traffic, garden visitors, and local regulations. It emphasizes the benefits of sunlight for hives, the bees' non-hibernation...
Curated Video
The Wonders of Buckwheat: A Diverse and Sustainable Grain
This video provides a detailed overview of buckwheat, a lesser-known grain that is suitable for a greener lifestyle. The video discusses the history of buckwheat, its cultivation in different regions of the world, and its various uses....
Curated Video
Wheat: From Staple Crop to Sustainable Solutions
This video explores the significance of wheat as one of the world's most important crops. It highlights its historical impact, current uses, and potential for future sustainability. From being a staple food source to its role in biofuel...
Food Farmer Earth
The Farm to School Movement: Impact and Evolution with Marion Kalb
Marion Kalb delves into the Farm to School movement, emphasizing its multifaceted benefits from supporting local economies to improving children's health through access to fresh, local produce. She recounts the movement's origins,...
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Cultivating Connections: The Impact of Farm to School Initiatives
This conversation explores the Farm to School program's role in connecting local farmers with schools to provide fresh, nutritious food for students while supporting local agriculture. It addresses challenges such as budget constraints...
Food Farmer Earth
The Journey of Farm-Fresh Eggs - From Hatch to Kitchen
The process of bringing farm-fresh eggs from the baby chicks to the kitchen involves meticulous care, including organic feeding and daily farm chores, culminating in the washing and boxing of eggs, a task enjoyed for its finality and...
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Bear Creek Organics
Bear Creek Organics is a specialty producer of organic leafy greens, herbs, mixed vegetables, garlic seed, honey, and cut flowers in Emmet County, Michigan. Through USDA programs, Bear Creek Organics has been able to expand their...
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Balancing Act: Pesticide Use and Consumer Preferences in Farming
Farmer Don navigates the tightrope between using pesticides and meeting the growing consumer demand for chemical-free produce. He shares his experiment with not spraying his corn crop, discussing the challenges and insights gained from...
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Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: Operation Citarum Harum
This video highlights the efforts of activists in Indonesia, particularly the youth, in tackling waste and pollution issues. The video emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts between military commanders, local government...