US Department of Agriculture
Preserving Green Grazing Even During Drought
USDA is helping ranchers learn to keep some green on their land even during drought.
Curated Video
Millet Production and World Hunger
This video discusses the importance of millet in addressing hunger and malnutrition globally. It highlights India and China as the top producers of millet, but also mentions the decline in millet production and consumption in India. The...
Food Farmer Earth
Rediscovering Home Cooking: A Route to Healthier Eating
Highlighting the economic and sensory benefits of home cooking, this piece argues that dishes like pot roast and soups not only save money but also create lasting family memories. It champions cooking at home for control over quality,...
msvgo
Biotechnology and Ethical Issues
It covers the pros and cons of the practice of genetic manipulation of organisms.
Let's Tute
The Importance of Water as a Resource
This video explains the importance of water as a resource for agriculture, domestic use, and industries. It also introduces the concept of water cycle, which replenishes and recycles water on earth.
US Department of Agriculture
Improving Poultry Farming Science
A USDA researcher is working to improve the science of poultry farming.
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Botany
Plants are remarkable organisms. From the tiniest shrub to the tallest tree, these organisms have fascinating structures and biological functions. What anatomical features do plants all have in common? What is the evolutionary history of...
Ancient Lights Media
Ireland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Ireland.
US Department of Agriculture
Healthy Soil Vs. Drought
California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought.
Food Farmer Earth
Ancient Grains Revival: A Farmer's Mission to Preserve Diversity
Dedicated to preserving ancient grain varieties, a farmer collaborates with the Kusa Seed Foundation to cultivate and maintain old, traditional types of wheat such as einkorn and emmer. This endeavor not only aims to safeguard the...
Food Farmer Earth
Urban Harvest: The Movement to Salvage City Fruit
Urban fruit gleaning initiatives aim to rescue unused fruit from city trees, redistributing it to those in need. This process not only provides fresh produce to low-income individuals but also strengthens community bonds and reduces food...
Food Farmer Earth
Backyard Ecosystems: A Homesteader's Guide to Permaculture
A homesteader shares how permaculture principles transform her backyard into a self-sustaining ecosystem, integrating chicken coops, vegetable gardens, and ponds to create a harmonious, functional space. She emphasizes the importance of...
US Department of Agriculture
Ethylene Gas
Tom explains tricks of the trade that can help you get safe, quality produce.
Food Farmer Earth
Innovative Farming - Integrating Cover Crops for Sustainable Agriculture
The video features a farmer discussing the benefits of planting forage soybeans with corn as a strategy to enhance soil health and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. This sustainable practice, which yields considerable corn...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Sand Dredging in the Mekong River
This video discusses the alarming issue of sand extraction from the Mekong River in Cambodia. The high demand for sand has led to environmental degradation, including the loss of wetlands and collapsing riverbanks. The video highlights...
US Department of Agriculture
Washing Produce
Tom explains tricks of the trade that can help you get safe, quality produce.
Food Farmer Earth
Ocean to Table - The Craft of Harvesting Sea Salt
A passionate salt maker shares his journey from Scandinavia back to the Pacific Northwest, where he began harvesting ocean water to create high-quality, handcrafted sea salt. Emphasizing the importance of origin, water quality, and the...
Science360
Leaf Sensor
It started as a project for long term space survival, when NASA estimated that crews headed to or living on Mars would spend 80% of their waking hours farming! But, with support from the National Science Foundation, research into a leaf...
US Department of Agriculture
Nature’s New “Soil Cleaner”
Scientists with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in central California are using cactus and other plants to remove toxins from soil and to create biofuels. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more.
Food Farmer Earth
Sunflowers: Nurturing Nature's Canvas
A farmer shares his journey of cultivating a small experimental patch of sunflowers into a vibrant 9-acre bird sanctuary that blooms throughout the season, offering sanctuary to birds and joy to the community. This endeavor, blending...
msvgo
Agricultural Practices - An Overview
It explains agricultural practices and talks about various types of crops.
Food Farmer Earth
Fermentation Revolution: Sandor Katz's Insights on Beer and Beyond
Sandor Katz discusses the widespread and historical significance of fermentation, addressing misconceptions about it being a mere trend. He emphasizes its fundamental role in human diets and its resurgence as part of a broader movement...
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering the Chef's Knife: Techniques for Enhanced Precision and Safety
The tutorial introduces the proper grip for handling a chef's knife, highlighting the importance of pinching the bolster or blade for increased control. It emphasizes the correct posture for the guiding hand to ensure safety, using the...