An extended interview with Joan Dye Gussow, one of the true pioneers and visionaries in the food movement. Previously unpublished, Gussow talks about the critical need to preserve farmland in order to feed a growing society.

You're Thinking About Tomatoes - Chapter 9

Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael R

osen.

A sequel to the very popular ‘You're Thinking Abo

ut Doughnuts’.

Frank is back among the ruins of the past again, this...

The expression “being neighborly” may call to mind giving away a cup of sugar or watching over neighbors’ homes while they are out of town. Actions such as these are bound to produce good relationships between neighbors. But, what if a...

The video highlights the impact of climate change on the rice industry in New South Wales, Australia. Seven years of drought have resulted in a drastic decrease in rice production, leading to soaring prices and concerns about food security.

Ken Meter discusses the pivotal role of a strong local food system in enhancing community health, wealth, and connections, emphasizing the integration of healthy food, local wealth building, and interpersonal connections within the...

Leaf cutter ants could be called the overachievers of the insect world. They are farmers, medicine makers, and green energy producers. With support from the National Science Foundation, bacteriologist Cameron Currie studies the complex...

A USDA project is trying out new ways to save water in places where farmers need it the most.

This video explains how farmers can enhance the growing conditions for their crops by using greenhouses. The video discusses how temperature, light, and carbon dioxide concentration can all be controlled in a greenhouse, making it...

This video explains how the shift from large scale opium farms to the production of coffee beans gives locals the opportunity to make money legally. <br/>
The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 1/8

The tragedy of the commons is a dilemma that develops when a group holds a limited resource in common. If each person acts rationally in his or her own self interest often the resource will be depleted or destroyed by the group even if...

Over the last century, California's Central Valley has lost 95% of the wetlands habitat, which is needed for the shorebirds while on their migration. The solution involves big data, binoculars and rice paddies. The Nature...

USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden visits the Union Square Farmers Market in downtown NYC sampling products and chatting with farmers and producers about the challenges and rewards of urban agriculture.

NASA satellites, data, missions, and programs have been put to use for decades to strengthen food security, track droughts and flooding, determine plant and soil health and otherwise support agriculture decision making. With...

In this video, a government mapping team in Indonesia is on a mission to find and register the country's missing islands. With the help of a drone, they discover three undocumented islands, but face challenges in confirming their...

The urban and rural reserves process in the Portland metro area aims to delineate land for future urban development and conservation over a 40-50 year period, balancing the need for expansion with the protection of agricultural and...

In episode 27, Jordan and Charlie discuss a new mammilian fossils find in New Mexico, Using molecular analysis to clarify dinosaur colors and the Urban Hydrofarmers Project.

When it comes to drought relief. most eyes look to the sky. But now some USDA experts are suggesting that at least part of the drought solution is not above us, but below us in the soil.

Interest in vegan food and its associated health benefits has been booming across the rich world. A global retreat from meat could have a far-reaching environmental impact.

It explains the need for protecting crop plants from pests and describes common practices used for crop pest management.

Australian farmers produce nearly half of the world's supply of opiates and new painkiller regulation in the US is hurting their business.

The video discusses the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and how it relates to the tragedy of the commons. It explores possible solutions such as social norms, privatization, and state regulations, and suggests a combination of...

This video discusses the topic of elasticity, specifically the price elasticity of demand within the context of the impact of Brexit on the UK agricultural market. The video explores the concept of elasticity and how it can be used to...

This video showcases the dedication and love of the cow protectors at a sanctuary. They not only rescue and care for injured cows, but also utilize their byproducts in a sustainable and sacred manner. Through their efforts, they aim to...

California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought.