By 2050, the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion, so we’ll need to produce twice as much food. New farming technologies like robot harvesters, drones, sensors, lab-grown meat, and genetically modified crops are helping...

Toxic "forever chemicals" called PFAS have been found in water, food, and even our blood, causing serious health problems like cancer and birth defects. These chemicals don’t break down and have spread across the U.S. through products,...

Discover the history and impact of the Homestead Act of 1862 in this short and informative video. Learn how this important law gave American settlers free land and helped shape the growth of the United States. We’ll explain how...

In this episode, we enter the Iron Age, a time when people discovered how to make strong tools and weapons from iron. This powerful metal helped build stronger armies, better farming tools, and new kinds of homes. We’ll explore how...

Meet John Adams, one of the most important leaders in early American history! 🇺🇸 He helped America become an independent country, worked alongside famous figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and later became the second...

Meet Cesar Chavez, a leader who stood up for farmworkers and changed history. In this easy-to-understand video, you’ll learn how Cesar Chavez grew up working in the fields and saw how unfair life was for many farmworkers. He believed in...

In 2017, a swine flu outbreak in Maryland demonstrated how viruses can jump from animals to humans, potentially sparking epidemics. Host jumps occur when a virus mutates just enough to infect a new species, evade its immune system, and...

In celebration of Black History Month, learn about this pioneer of modern-day GPS systems, Dr. Gladys Mae West.

The pickup truck was driving eggs from the farm to the store, but on the way, one of the egg cartons opened and the eggs fell out. What will the Helper Cars do? Let's help the racing cars find the fallen eggs and return them to their...

A milk truck is hit by an SUV, spilling milk on the road. While the truck heads to the service, Helper Cars—tow truck, cleaning truck, and police car—arrive to clear the mess and restore traffic.

Today, let’s explore trucks and cars for kids at the farm! Watch a tractor, forklift, police car, and milk truck in action. Learn more with the Helper Cars cartoon on the First Toons channel!

Sing the new version of the Old McDonald had a farm song with Leo the Truck. Today Leo is visiting Old MacDonald's farm! Which animals are living at the Old McDonald's farm? Cows, goats, dogs, cats, and horses! Leo the Truck for kids has...

Sing a new song about the farm animals. Today, Leo the Truck for kids is visiting the big farm. Look how many animals are living here! Do you know all these animals’ names and sounds? Let’s learn farm animals' names and farm animals'...

Who is it that's eating the apples in the orchard? Skoop's decided to check. It's the horses, Skoop! Soon it'll be winter and it'll be too cold for the horses outside. Lea thinks they should build a stable. The horses' home is ready. The...

The robots and their friends love playing at the farm. But they have to go back home in the evening. Skoop's got an idea: what if they stayed at the farm for the night? The robots put their pillows down on the ground. But Leo has a...

It's autumn and the harvest is ready. The robots and Lifty are picking carrots, beetroots and cabbages. There are lots of vegetables, and the robots are tired. They need a combine harvester. Leo and Lea come to lend a hand. There's an...

The group are building a new railway station at the farm. The station's finished. Lea's brought balloons to greet their first arrival. But it looks like the group have forgotten something. They should have put a buffer stop at the end of...

The mid-1800s saw diverse groups moving into the American interior. While this fueled U.S. growth, it also displaced Indigenous peoples, whose struggles continue today.

Witness the innovative transformation of former coal mines into sustainable farms, creating new opportunities for the future.<br/>

Explore how Woodstock Farm Sanctuary uses cutting-edge prosthetic technologies to give rescued animals a new lease on life.<br/>

Discover how Farming Hope transforms lives with job training and community-building meals.<br/>

The Nile River, the longest river on Earth, is a natural wonder that spans 11 countries. It has been a vital source of life throughout history, providing fresh water, food, and transportation. From its tropical rainforest headwaters to...

This video provides an insightful look into modern wheat harvesting techniques from a farmer's viewpoint. It discusses the challenges and innovations in wheat farming, including the use of advanced machinery like the John Deere 9750...

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,...