US Department of Agriculture
Saving Water In Dry Areas
A USDA project is trying out new ways to save water in places where farmers need it the most.
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering the Craft of Food Photography in Advertising
This video delves into the intricate process of commercial food photography, highlighting the importance of collaboration with stylists and clients to create appealing images that capture the texture, color, and essence of the food. It...
Curated Video
Disappearance and Rediscovery of Khorasan Wheat
This video explores the journey and various names of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that has traveled across continents and acquired different monikers. It highlights the importance of preserving and protecting not just this grain, but...
Food Farmer Earth
Sourdough Legacy: A Family's Heirloom Starter Journey
Detailing the care of a 70-year-old family sourdough starter, this narrative explores the mix of milk, flour, and a unique yeast ecosystem that has been maintained for generations. The process of creating pancakes from the starter is...
Science360
Processing human urine to recycle nutrients into fertilizer - Science Nation
Engineering a system that transforms human urine from a waste product into a fertilizer for more sustainable agriculture
This sustainable agriculture research relies on a unique contribution from humans -- urine. And, once you get...
Curated Video
Where Quinoa Grows
Quinoa is a versatile and hearty crop that grows easily in low-nutrient soil. Peru and Bolivia produce most of the world's quinoa, but learn how this popular grain is spreading to other areas of the world and maybe even to outer space!...
Food Farmer Earth
Mushroom Cultivation for Beginners: Logs, Patches, and Home Gardens
This video guide offers a detailed introduction to growing mushrooms at home, using methods like inoculating logs with shiitake dowels and creating mushroom patches with sawdust spawn. It highlights the ease and joy of cultivating...
EarthEcho International
Service Learning in Action: Youth Conservation School Improves Chesapeake Bay Watershed
The video showcases young students from the Lancaster County Youth Conservation School who participated in a program to improve the health of a stream in Chesapeake Bay watershed. They share their experiences and the impact they had on...
US Department of Agriculture
Environmental Credit Trading at Wildwood Farm, Virginia
This story takes you to Appomattox, Virginia where a farmer is using an innovative approach to keeping runoff out of the Chesapeake Bay.
By planting trees on retired cropland, the farmer is helping to filter pollutants from streams in...
Mediacorp
From Opium to Opportunity: The Transformation of Doi Tung
This video explains how the shift from large scale opium farms to the production of coffee beans gives locals the opportunity to make money legally. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 1/8
Curated Video
Understanding Drought: Causes, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies
A drought happens when there is significantly less rainfall than usual in an area. Discover why droughts happen and what can be done to mitigate the impact of a drought.
Food Farmer Earth
What Is My Favorite Squash - One Farmer Answers
This video features a farmer sharing their personal favorites among various squash varieties. Vicki Hertel, of Sun Gold Farm, discusses the unique qualities and culinary uses of different types of squash, including their taste, texture,...
NASA
NASA | Landsat Helps Feed the Birds
Over the last century, California's Central Valley has lost 95% of the wetlands habitat, which is needed for the shorebirds while on their migration. The solution involves big data, binoculars and rice paddies. The Nature Conservancy of...
Financial Times
Urban farms on rooftops and underground
City agriculturalists are harnessing technologies such as LED bulbs, 3D printers and data analysis to speed up growth and create farms virtually anywhere.
US Department of Agriculture
Urban Agriculture in New York City
USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden visits the Union Square Farmers Market in downtown NYC sampling products and chatting with farmers and producers about the challenges and rewards of urban agriculture.
NPR
Farming and Vets
Nearly 4,000 Vermont veterans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. Many veterans are still dealing with the invisible wounds of war. Some of them, however, have begun to find healing through farming. One veteran who is raising...
NASA
NASA and Agriculture: From Seeds to Satellites
NASA satellites, data, missions, and programs have been put to use for decades to strengthen food security, track droughts and flooding, determine plant and soil health and otherwise support agriculture decision making. With observations...
Food Farmer Earth
Artful Artichoke Preparation: From Thistle to Table
This video provides an insightful guide on prepping artichokes for cooking, covering the removal of thorny tips and the outer layer of leaves, peeling the stem for added flavor, and detailing how to remove the inedible choke for a clean,...
Food Farmer Earth
The Legacy of Craft: Generations of Sausage Making
Tracing the lineage of a family's sausage making tradition from its inception in 1927, the story captures the essence of craftsmanship passed down through generations. It reflects on the meticulous art of sausage preparation, the...
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Water Pollution
It explains the sources of water pollution, its effects and the ways to prevent and control water pollution.
Food Farmer Earth
Crafting Divinity - A Journey into Artisan Chocolate Making
The story captures a chocolatier's passion for transforming high-quality chocolate into artistic, hand-gilded pieces, inspired by the Latin genus name for cocoa, Theobroma, meaning "food of the gods". It details the meticulous process...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA Researches Year Round Strawberries
A USDA research geneticist is working on a way to grow strawberries year round on the east coast. Dr. Kim Lewers is testing some strawberry cultivars in a new production system designed to extend the growing season in the northern and...
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering Potato Cultivation: Tips for Optimal Growth and Harvest
The guide emphasizes the importance of focusing on the vegetative growth of potato vines initially, as it is crucial for the nourishment of the tubers, which are harvested at the end of the summer. It also covers the importance of hoeing...
Curated Video
The Importance and Uses of Magnesium
In this video, we will explore the importance of magnesium, its properties, and its various applications in different industries. From being used in the aerospace and automotive industries for its lightweight and durable properties, to...