Learn about the Emancipation Proclamation, the powerful document signed by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. In 1863, it declared that enslaved people in Confederate states were free, turning the war into a fight for...

This video, titled "Water Quality," discusses the pollutants of groundwater.

Often times in large cities, such as Detroit, there is a lamentable lack of available fresh produce. One solution to this problem is to encourage people to grow their own food. The Black Community Food Security Network in Detroit,...

Wild vs. Farmed Fish: Which Is Healthier?

Following the success of sister organic restaurant Locofama (and in partnership with HK lifestyle brand GOD), Sohofama has fun with the seemingly difficult task of making Chinese food healthy. They've embraced the farm to table concept...

More than “upping the ante” on takeout and dine in, Napa goes “all in” on serving delicious farm-to-table meals that are both convenient and affordable.Situated near Chaoyang park, Napa is bright, clean and spacious, a slice of Cali in...

Alf Herigstad is one good man! For that reason, he started a podcast and blog… Being A Better Man; to help others to be better, too! Alf owes the man he is to his father, who he says is the ‘best example of manhood.’ Alf grew up in...

When Kristin Hartness and Jay Yontz got Ziggy, an advertised teacup pig, they were told he would stay small. Now, 5 years later their beloved pig weights about 250 pounds! Ziggy has always lived inside with them, but a pig...

Howcast - Learn about latte art champion Ryan Soeder, one of Howcast's coffee art experts, in this video.

When Kristin Hartness and Jay Yontz got Ziggy, an advertised teacup pig, they were told he would stay small. Now, 5 years later their beloved pig weights about 250 pounds! Ziggy has always lived inside with them, but a pig that size...

Thanksgiving is near and the turkeys of Millstone Farm are ready to get moving! Although they're not sure where they're going, their hilarious banter and barnyard strutting is fun to hear and see! Onward, to the...

Happy Turkey/Thanksgiving Day! We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with food, family, friends, and loved ones!! Gobble, gobble!



Every year the Farm Sanctuary of Watkins Glen, New York hosts A...

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...

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...

Step into the 1930s to learn about the Dust Bowl, one of the most difficult times in American history. This simple and clear video explains how years of drought, poor farming practices, and powerful windstorms turned parts of the Great...

The Panic of 1819, triggered by land speculation, reduced exports and a cutback in credit, led to America's first major financial crisis and reshaped its economic policies.

Liberty is a founding principle of the United States, but many of the people who helped build the North American colonies were not free. The resilience of enslaved people and their contributions to what would become the United States...

The Colorado Basin provides water to over 40 million people in 7 US states and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years! But unlike other droughts, our actions may have real impacts on the outcome and it’s very likely...

In this video, we explore the importance of domestic animals in our civilization, particularly on farms. These animals not only provide us with essential products such as milk, wool, and meat, but they also serve as companions,...

Explore the legal landscape of animal welfare on factory farms, where existing laws fail to protect animals during their upbringing. Learn about the shocking gaps in federal and state regulations as explained by a leading animal law expert.

Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....

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