Food Farmer Earth
Winter Greenhouse Farming
Rick Steffen could be thought of as a small farmer for all seasons. That's because he grows a variety of crops, some unusual like his fruit orchards—inside a series of 55 greenhouses, some up to a half-acre in size, near Portland,...
TLDR News
Benefits of Brexit Report: Johnson Explains why Everything's Great - TLDR News
Earlier in the week, the government published the 'Benefits of Brexit Report' a document set to outline the government's achievement relating to Brexit as well as running through some of their plans for the future. The problem is that...
Food Farmer Earth
The Price of Privatization: Monopolies in Agrochemical Research
The consolidation of power by the top agrochemical companies like Monsanto and Syngenta, owning a significant portion of commercial seeds, underscores a control over the global food supply, raising concerns about food diversity and...
Curated Video
Why Is Most Of Humanity Concentrated In India And China?
Most of Humanity is in India and China because the ratio of human survival and occupation of the planet has always been similar, but modern advancements have allowed those numbers to increase exponentially, so the difference has become...
Food Farmer Earth
The Third Plate: An Interview With Dan Barber
In this interview with Dan Barber, we talk about his latest book, The Third Plate, his passion as a chef for outstanding food, and the eventual realization that his search for the finest food ingredients requires a paradigm shift in...
Curated Video
Climate Change and Global Warming: Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
The term climate change is used to denote the long-term changes in the weather patterns in a given region. Another term often interchanged with climate change is global warming. Global warming is formally defined as a rise in Earth's...
Food Farmer Earth
Innovating Dairy: The Happy Cow Creamery Story
Happy Cow Creamery in South Carolina showcases a unique on-farm pasteurization process that emphasizes minimal processing and maximum freshness, capturing the essence of farm-to-bottle milk within 48 feet. The farm's sustainable practice...
Curated Video
The Paleo Diet: A Dietary Approach to Eating Like Our Ancestors
In this video, we explore the concept of the Paleo diet, also known as the caveman diet. The video discusses the science behind the diet and how advocates of the Paleo diet claim that following this nutritional plan can lead to a longer,...
NASA
NASA | Too Much, Too Little
Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur. GPM's global rainfall data will help to better prepare and...
Food Farmer Earth
Biodynamic Vineyard
Dr. Robert Gross, of Cooper Mountain Vineyards, shares his unconventional philosophy and approach to winemaking.
Food Farmer Earth
A Conversation with Claire Hope Cummings - Reimagining a Sustainable Food System
From the archives: journalist, environmentalist and author of Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds, Claire Hope Cummings speaks out on behalf of the natural world. Cummings argues for a radical new approach to...
Food Farmer Earth
Chris Kresser: Can the Paleo Diet Reduce Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases?
(Part 1 of 4)) That's the open question. To what extent can any diet ultimately promote lasting good health for life? And if so, is the Paleo Diet the one? The only one? Chris Kresser, "a practitioner of integrative and functional...
Food Farmer Earth
Community Egg Co-op
Have you ever attempted to raise chickens yourself? Bread, beer, fruits and vegetables all taste noticeably better when fresh. Well eggs do too!
Food Farmer Earth
CSA Egg Co-op - Mobile Minute
What gives eggs their great taste, texture and nutritional value has to do with how they are raised and fed. Not their particular breed or color of their eggs. In this video, Patrick and Holly, 2 Portlanders, raise a flock of 30 chickens...
Food Farmer Earth
Symphony of the Soil: Interview with Deborah Koons Garcia
Deborah Koons Garcia's exceptional, new film, Symphony of the Soil, pays loving homage to the beauty and the wondrous mystery of soil, celebrating not just the incredible soil diversity found on four of the world's continents, it also...
Food Farmer Earth
Organic Foods Backyard Agriculture
A simple idea led two women into a thriving new agricultural enterprise. Creating backyard mini-farms for homeowners who want to start growing their own fresh herbs and vegetables, but lack the time or know-how to do it themselves.
Food Farmer Earth
No Animal Welfare Protection Laws - Kathy Hessler
From the archives: In part 2, Kathy Hessler, Director of the Animal Law Clinic at Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland (Oregon), discusses some of the important work that is being done to try and address the problems associated with...
KERA
Changing Consumers' Minds About "Ugly" Produce
Would you eat a scarred, lumpy carrot or an apple that is oddly shaped? Grocery stores do not typically sell these types of “ugly” produce, but some new companies aim to reduce food waste by selling fruits and vegetables that are...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Entomologists “Turn Up The Bass” On Vineyard Pests
Scientists with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in central California are using sound to control insects that spread disease in grape vineyards. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more.
Food Farmer Earth
Vandana Shiva on Hunger: Beyond Agricultural Inputs to Sustainability
Vandana Shiva articulates how the shift towards a high-cost, chemically-intensive agriculture has paradoxically led to increased hunger among agricultural communities, with a focus on the role of monocultures and international trade in...
US Department of Agriculture
A NRCS Salmon Recovery Success Story: Quileute Tribe
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assisted the Quileute Tribe with a project to restore salmon access to coastal wetlands in Washington State. Additional technical assistance was provided by the Washington Department of...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA NRCS Helps Restore Maryland Oyster Bed
Waterman Bobby Leonard is partnering with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service to help restore his oyster beds and improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Food Farmer Earth
Homemade Ricotta Cheese: A Simple and Flavorful Recipe
This guide demonstrates the easy process of making whole milk ricotta cheese at home, requiring just milk, citric acid (or lemon juice/vinegar), and salt. The emphasis is on gentle heating and careful handling to ensure the curds form...
Mediacorp
The Floating Farms of Bangladesh
This video highlights the story of a floating farmer in Bangladesh who has adapted to the challenges of climate change by growing food on water. The floating farms not only provide food security but also contribute to agricultural...