Food Farmer Earth
Grassroots Movements for a Pesticide-Free Community
A landscape designer initiates a project to transform her neighborhood into a pesticide-free zone, focusing on human health, particularly the wellbeing of children, pregnant women, and the environment. Through community engagement,...
Food Farmer Earth
Jersey Cows: A Dairy Farmer's Commitment to Tradition and Quality
A dairy farmer shares his lifelong dedication to raising Jersey cows, emphasizing their personable nature, efficiency in reproduction, and the superior quality of their milk, which is higher in protein, calcium, and vitamins. Facing the...
Curated Video
The Extraordinary Journey of Khorasan Wheat
This video explores the fascinating history of Khorasan Wheat, a grain that originated in the Fertile Crescent and has traveled across continents throughout history. From its discovery in ancient tombs to its cultivation in Montana, the...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Characteristics of the Mekong River
This video explores the significance of the Mekong River, Asia's most important waterway, and its role in sustaining communities across multiple countries. However, the video also raises concerns about the rapid development and...
Food Farmer Earth
Navigating Water Scarcity: Sustainable Agriculture and the Ogallala Aquifer on the Texas High Plains
This video discusses the critical challenge of water scarcity for farmers on the Texas High Plains, focusing on the Ogallala Aquifer's depletion and the impact on irrigated agriculture. It highlights innovative research and practices...
The Wall Street Journal
Agricultural Producers' Advice for a New Administration
Three farmers discuss their top priorities and how Joe Biden's agricultural and trade policies might affect their businesses with WSJ's Kate Linebaugh.
Food Farmer Earth
Navigating Seed Diversity: Oregon's Willamette Valley Challenges
Willamette Valley's specialty seed crops face threats from cross-pollination due to its unique geological and weather conditions that are ideal for seed production. A detailed mapping system and distance standards for crop isolation are...
Food Farmer Earth
The Craft of Bloomy Rind Cheese: Artistry in Mold and Flavor
Artisan cheese production is detailed, highlighting the addition of penicillium candidum to milk for creating bloomy rind cheeses, a process that imbues the cheese with distinct flavors and textures. The transformation from milk to a...
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering Oysters Rockefeller: A Culinary Classic
This guide offers a step-by-step approach to making Oysters Rockefeller, starting with the proper technique for shucking oysters and then preparing a vibrant green purée of spinach, watercress, and herbs. The recipe emphasizes adding...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Introduction
This clip introduces the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
The March of Time
1952: MID-WEST FARMERS: WS Suburban home w/ dog running in yard. INT VS Farmer Bill Hicks w/ family in living room, Hicks talking about family, living in Polk City, farming life, undecided on 1952 U.S. presidential election (SOT).
MOT 1952: MID-WEST FARMERS: WS Suburban home w/ dog running in yard. INT VS Farmer Bill Hicks w/ family in living room, Hicks talking about family, living in Polk City, farming life, undecided on 1952 U.S. presidential election (SOT).
Food Farmer Earth
The Quest for Relevance: GMOs and the Search for Necessary Innovation
Claire Hope Cummings criticizes the current agricultural and food system, heavily reliant on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and industrial practices, for prioritizing profit over genuine nutritional needs and environmental...
Food Farmer Earth
The Art of Sparkling Wine: From Tradition to Bottle
The process of making sparkling wine involves carbonizing base wine, maintaining a balance between preserving its original essence and adding a personal touch. Laurel Ridge, established in the mid-80s by Charles Cory, a pioneer in the...
Food Farmer Earth
Legacy of the American Chestnut: Survival Amidst Blight
This video highlights the historical significance and decline of the American Chestnut tree due to chestnut blight introduced in the early 20th century. It also celebrates the existence of some of the largest remaining specimens in the...
Food Farmer Earth
Sustainable Chestnut Farming: A Low-Tech Organic Approach
This document profiles an organic chestnut farmer who emphasizes the sustainability and low environmental impact of cultivating chestnuts as a perennial crop. Through innovative, low-tech methods and a focus on diverse cultivars, the...
Curated Video
Rice Production Now and in the Future
This video highlights the significance of rice as a staple food in Asian countries, particularly China and India, which are the top two producers of rice. It also discusses the challenges of post-harvest losses and the importance of...
Curated Video
The Mystery and Rise of Khorasan Wheat
This video provides an informative overview of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that is relatively unknown compared to other popular ancient grains such as quinoa, wheat, barley, and rice. The video explores the history and origins of...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development investing in Rural America with Broadband
Innovative technologies and modern infrastructure are crucial components of job creation, new market development, and the ability to compete in today’s economy. The USDA Rural Development Broadband program makes significant contributions...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA Responds to Opioid Crisis in Rural America
The Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are making funds available to fight the "crisis next door," in response to the opioid epidemic in rural America.
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: Sassanian glass
When did glass enter the Sassanian world and from who? What were the different compositions of glass found? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 5
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: The Importance of Tonle Sap Lake
The video explores the importance of the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia, highlighting its role as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. However, the video also discusses the challenges faced by the lake due to...
Food Farmer Earth
Tom Trantham's 12 Aprils Program: Revolutionizing Dairy Grazing
Tom Trantham's dairy farming breakthrough came from observing his cows grazing on a diverse pasture, leading to the development of the 12 Aprils Dairy Grazing Program. This innovative approach, which involves rotating crops to provide...
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering the Butchery of a Pig's Shoulder: Traditional Techniques
This video provides an in-depth guide on how to butcher the shoulder of a pig, emphasizing techniques for removing the Trotter and Hawk and preparing various cuts like the Boston butt and picnic for culinary uses. The guide also...
US Department of Agriculture
Ranger Cattle – Joshua Eilers - Austin,Texas
USDA programs assist new, beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers like Joshua Eilers of Ranger Cattle in Austin, Texas. As a Sergeant, Eilers served as team leader in the U.S. Army’s elite First Ranger Battalion. Although raised in a...