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The Art of Microgreens - Crafting Unique Flavors for Chefs
Specializing in labor-intensive, unique microgreens like radishes and carrots, a farmer tailors his produce directly for chefs, focusing on creativity and exclusive offerings such as edible flowers and rare herbs. His dedication to...
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Beekeeping Basics: 3 Types of Beehives - Mobile
Veteran beekeeper, Glen Andresen shows us the 3 different beehive types: Langstroth Hive; Warré Hive; and Top-Bar Hive. Andresen favors the Langstroth hive but as he says, it's more of a subjective decision. Some people prefer to see the...
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Resilience in the Field: How Diversification Saved a Farm
Facing financial ruin and the prospect of losing his farm, a farmer recounts a pivotal moment when his cows, breaking into a field slated for a different crop, inadvertently revealed a sustainable and profitable farming practice. This...
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Essentials of Beekeeping: A Guide for Novice Beekeepers
This video outlines the fundamental equipment required for beginners in beekeeping, discussing the merits of different hive types such as the Langstroth, top-bar, and Warre hives. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right tools,...
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Thriving Tides - The Success Story of a Sustainable Albacore Tuna Micro-Cannery
A family's passion for the ocean led to the creation of a micro-cannery specializing in sustainably caught albacore tuna, emphasizing quality and traditional methods. They prioritize purchasing from local fishermen who use hook and line...
Food Farmer Earth
Innovations in Baking: Exploring a Modern Hearth Oven
The document describes a modern commercial hearth oven from Germany, featuring five decks with distinct temperature zones for different baking needs, such as pastry and bread. It emphasizes the technological advancements that allow for...
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Strategic Hive Placement: Mastering Beekeeping Basics
This video guide focuses on the importance of thoughtful beehive placement, considering factors like foot traffic, garden visitors, and local regulations. It emphasizes the benefits of sunlight for hives, the bees' non-hibernation...
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The Farm to School Movement: Impact and Evolution with Marion Kalb
Marion Kalb delves into the Farm to School movement, emphasizing its multifaceted benefits from supporting local economies to improving children's health through access to fresh, local produce. She recounts the movement's origins,...
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Cultivating Connections: The Impact of Farm to School Initiatives
This conversation explores the Farm to School program's role in connecting local farmers with schools to provide fresh, nutritious food for students while supporting local agriculture. It addresses challenges such as budget constraints...
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The Journey of Farm-Fresh Eggs - From Hatch to Kitchen
The process of bringing farm-fresh eggs from the baby chicks to the kitchen involves meticulous care, including organic feeding and daily farm chores, culminating in the washing and boxing of eggs, a task enjoyed for its finality and...
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Balancing Act: Pesticide Use and Consumer Preferences in Farming
Farmer Don navigates the tightrope between using pesticides and meeting the growing consumer demand for chemical-free produce. He shares his experiment with not spraying his corn crop, discussing the challenges and insights gained from...
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Seasonal Freshness All Year Round: The Process of Freezing Fruits
The video details a farm's process of quickly freezing freshly picked berries to lock in their freshness, emphasizing rapid processing within 24 hours of harvest to preserve the natural flavors and nutrients. It showcases the sorting and...
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The Skilled Craft of Professional Oyster Shucking
Veteran oyster shucker Felipe Sandoval shares some of the ins and outs of his craft.
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Mastering the Craft: Butchering the Pig's Leg
The video tutorial provides a detailed guide on butchering a pig's leg, focusing on the techniques for removing the Trotter and Hawk using a combination of a knife and saw due to the tendons' complexity. It further illustrates the...
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The Art of Handcrafted Chef Knives - Tradition Meets Modern Culinary
The video delves into the craftsmanship behind hand-forged chef knives, highlighting the differences between mass-produced and handmade knives, and the value of a Smith's dedication to quality. It showcases various types of knives,...
The Wall Street Journal
Up the Beanpole
Vertical agriculture is expanding to satisfy demand for "hyper-local" greens. Can it scale?
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Foundations of Beekeeping: Essential Tips and Tools for New Beekeepers
This video guide introduces aspiring beekeepers to the essential realities and equipment needed to start beekeeping, including the inevitability of bee stings and the importance of proper protective clothing. It discusses legal...
Mediacorp
The Dangers of Frequent Plankton Blooms
This video discusses the potential water crisis in Singapore due to climate change. It explores the various ways Singapore obtains its water and how climate change can disrupt these sources. The focus is on the impact of plankton blooms...
Food Farmer Earth
The Rituals of Spring: Lambing Season's Essential Bonding
Spring lambing season is eagerly anticipated on the farm, starting around mid-February, marking a time of crucial bonding between ewes and their lambs, especially in lambing jugs. This period involves careful observation by farmers to...
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Sustainable Beekeeping: Harnessing the Power of Wild Honeybee Swarms
The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at the process of capturing a wild honeybee swarm to create a new, healthy bee colony. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right conditions for swarm capture, the technique used to...
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Bottling Nature's Sweetness: Growing Pears in Bottles
This unique guide details the meticulous process of growing pears inside bottles on the tree, a method that requires careful selection of the fruit and strategic placement of the bottle without disturbing the branch's angle. It involves...
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Expert Techniques for Filleting Albacore Tuna
The video demonstrates the process of filleting an albacore tuna, detailing how to separate the fish into four quarters, remove the skin, and extract the maximum amount of meat while maintaining the quality of the cut. It emphasizes the...
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Elk Antlers Bu
Elk, the half-ton pickup of the animal kingdom, depend upon their antlers which they use in fighting other bulls for dominance and to attract cows (female elk). Brenda Ross, of Rosse Posse Acres in Molalla, Oregon shares her first-hand...