Curated Video
Why California's five-year drought pits almonds against salmon
Managing California's drought-striken water supply is a precarious balancing act. Water is being channeled south to aid the almond farmers, but where does this leave the wild salmon population in the north? Featuring interviews with...
EarthEcho International
Into the Dead Zone: Exploring the Impact of Farming Practices on Dead Zones
The video explores how farming practices in rural areas affect waterways and ultimately, the health of the Chesapeake Bay. It highlights the efforts of a farmer in Pennsylvania who adopts sustainable practices to manage nutrient loads in...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA Helps American Indian Tribe Restore Land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping an American Indian tribe in West Texas restore the value of its traditional lands.
Food Farmer Earth
David Korten: Assessing Capitalism's Impact on Democracy and Society
David Korten critiques the current capitalist system for exacerbating economic disparities and undermining the democratic process, suggesting that it operates counter to the interests of the broader society by prioritizing corporate...
Food Farmer Earth
The Paradox of Progress: The Complex Impact of Food Industrialization
Paul Roberts explores the unintended consequences of innovations in food production, starting with the post-World War II discovery that led to widespread use of antibiotics in livestock, which initially boosted production but later...
Food Farmer Earth
Reassessing Our Diet: Joan Dye Gussow's Perspective on Modern Food
Joan Dye Gussow discusses the transformative shifts in the U.S. food system, emphasizing the transition from natural, whole foods to nutritionally equivalent, processed alternatives. She critiques the impact of industrialization on food...
Mediacorp
Empowering Farmers Through Education
In this video, we meet farmers in Indonesia who use the extra money gained from selling roses to set up a non-governmental school to improve education in the local area to ensure these families are not left behind in this fast developing...
Science360
Fire Ants Coping With These Invasive Insects
Invasive animals are often most abundant in habitats impacted by humans, especially man-made habitats, such as roadsides, suburban and urban developments, and intensive agricultural activity. Understanding why this is true may reveal...
Food Farmer Earth
Artisanal Salt: Unveiling Its Rich Diversity with Mark Bitterman
Mark Bitterman challenges the common perception of salt as a mere commodity, revealing its rich variety and historical value comparable to gold in certain eras. Through his store, he showcases over 150 types of salts from around the...
Food Farmer Earth
Voices of the Field: Women's Influence on Food and Agriculture
"Farmer Jane" celebrates the pivotal roles women play in the sustainable food movement, focusing on their unique contributions to farming, education, and activism. The book uncovers stories of social justice, sustainability, and the...
Mediacorp
Exploring Organic Farming and Community Tourism in Vietnam
This video investigates the successes of local farmers in Hoi An, Vietnam, and the uses of special pesticide-free fertilizer. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 2/11
The Wall Street Journal
The State of Indoor Farming
The CEOs of Bowery Farming and AppHarvest, two tech-heavy agricultural startups with a focus on reinventing farming, discuss the potential for fixing agriculture's supply chain and food waste challenges.
Food Farmer Earth
Chef-to-Chef: Cultivating a Community with Urban Farming
Stacy Givens, having a passion for gardening and cooking, started the Side Yard Farm, focusing on growing microgreens and organic produce for local restaurants and hosting community brunches. This initiative not only strengthens the...
Food Farmer Earth
Balancing Urban Expansion and Farmland Preservation: Oregon's Model
This video examines Oregon's unique urban growth boundary system, designed to control urban expansion while preserving valuable farmland and natural resources. It highlights the success of this approach in maintaining the state's...
Food Farmer Earth
Embracing Organic: A Dairy Farmer's Transition to Sustainability
Reflecting on his journey to organic dairy farming, the farmer discusses the initial hesitation to abandon conventional methods like antibiotics but ultimately finds the transition rewarding for both the farm's health and his personal...
Food Farmer Earth
Embracing Wild Nutrition: Jo Robinson's Insights on Healthier Diets
Jo Robinson discusses the significant nutritional downgrades in our food since the inception of agriculture, emphasizing the loss of vital nutrients like protein, minerals, vitamins, and particularly antioxidants. She advocates for...
Food Farmer Earth
Pastured Pigs - A Journey from Farm to Fork
Reflecting on a personal connection to farming and a commitment to sustainable practices, this narrative explores the challenges and rewards of raising pastured pigs. It delves into the ethical considerations of animal husbandry, the...
Food Farmer Earth
Beyond Nutritionism: Michael Pollan's Critique of Food Culture
Michael Pollan delves into the ideology of nutritionism, criticizing the reduction of food to its nutrient components and the resulting paradox of a nation filled with nutritional knowledge yet plagued by diet-related diseases. He...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Pollution
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Food Farmer Earth
Ancient Heritage Dairy - The Art of Sheep Cheese Making
At Ancient Heritage Dairy, the passion for creating sheep milk cheese is driven by a deep appreciation for the craft, emphasizing the rich, concentrated flavors derived from the unique diet of the sheep. The family-oriented business...
Food Farmer Earth
Fred Kirschenmann - The Future of Agriculture
Part 2 - As Fred Kirschenmann points out, extreme weather patterns will have a destabilizing impact on agriculture. Climate Change and Ecological Degradation threatens the future of agriculture unless we change our farming practices....
Food Farmer Earth
Sustainable Farming - A Life of Stewardship and Soil Care
A no-till farmer shares his lifelong commitment to agriculture, emphasizing the stewardship of the land through sustainable practices like no-till farming and cover cropping. Highlighting the importance of soil health and the mutual...
Food Farmer Earth
Defining Clean Food: Beyond Organic Practices
Clean food is initially defined as organic, avoiding synthetic pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers, but extends to encompass best practices for soil, water conservation, and biodiversity. Emphasizing more than just the absence of...