This video provides guidance on the Hatch Act and social media. We describe what actions are permitted and prohibited for ‘less restricted’ employees.

NRCS in Washington State works with Tribes and other salmon recovery partners to restore salmon habitat in the South Fork Nooksack River (Whatcom County, WA). NRCS has contributed almost $1M in funding through the Environmental Quality...

The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program utilizes scientific research to guide consumers and suppliers towards sustainable seafood options, considering the ecological impact and methods of harvesting. It has evolved from an...

USDA is helping to fund an effort to turn trees killed by beetles into biofuel.

This video tutorial teaches the art of making a traditional pie crust from scratch, focusing on the importance of cold ingredients and the technique of incorporating butter and shortening into flour. It emphasizes not overworking the...

USDA is looking at new ways to use moths to a control a crop damaging pest.

This video delves into the traditional process of making Freekeh, a Middle Eastern delicacy, by harvesting green wheat, then roasting it to halt the enzymatic process and infuse a smoky flavor. It emphasizes the importance of timing in...

The video presents sardines as an underrated but highly sustainable source of food that could significantly contribute to global food security. It criticizes the current use of sardines primarily as feed for luxury seafood like tuna,...

Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service are using drones to sample irrigation ponds for e-coli. This could give farmers a new tool to avoid spraying potentially harmful bacteria on crops. USDA’s...

Agriculture accounts for almost half of greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand. It’s one reason the government is encouraging farmers to grow trees for carbon credits, which can then be sold, mainly to large companies looking to offset...

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service has partnered with private industry to create a low glycemic sweetener that can help diabetics. USDA's Patrick O'Leary has the story from the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research...

The video captures a Dutch Oven Gathering (D.O.G.), where enthusiasts of Dutch oven cooking come together to share and learn the art of this traditional cooking method. It highlights the simplicity and effectiveness of Dutch oven...

USDA has announced funding under the new Farm Bill to train and educate the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

In this episode, the first in our exploration of South America, we take you to a very remote village high in the Ecuadorian Andes. We spend time on a small organic farm and get to know the people of this very special place. The local...

Nature can nourish and replenish us, and provide a solitary escape from a hectic human existence; nature is also used and destroyed by the human population as a whole. Here's a summary of the threats to our wildlife, centred around the...

This video tutorial demonstrates the process of canning sardines, highlighting the importance of using a pressure canner to safely preserve low-acid foods like fish. The tutorial covers the entire canning process, from preparing the...

Major studies, including those by the Pew Commission and the U.S. Ocean Commission, have revealed that our oceans are facing a critical crisis, primarily due to overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate...

Langdon Cook delves into the world of commercial foragers, who venture into forests to harvest nature's bounty, such as mushrooms that cannot be cultivated. This industry, spurred by the demand for wild foods in restaurants and markets,...

The Easy Pick machine revolutionizes farm labor by providing a comfortable platform for workers, allowing them to pick crops like strawberries and beans without crawling on their hands and knees. This innovative device offers protection...

The Agricultural Research Service operates a genebank network designed to protect crucial plant germplasm. This helps plant breeders and researchers develop superior crops for today and tomorrow.

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Azerbaijan.

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...

A pioneering USDA chemist was at the center of two agricultural discoveries that literally changed the world.

A Pennsylvania company brought jobs back from overseas with the help of a U.S. Department of Agriculture program.