This video provides guidance on endorsements and letters of recommendation. These rules can be found in the Standards of Conduct, in 5 CFR 2635.702. The first section prohibits the inducement or coercion of benefits for you or anyone...

SakéOne in Oregon is dedicated to crafting premium junmai ginjo sake, a process that begins with rice from Sacramento and incorporates traditional Japanese techniques and ingredients, including specific strains of yeast and koji mold....

It started as a project for long term space survival, when NASA estimated that crews headed to or living on Mars would spend 80% of their waking hours farming! But, with support from the National Science Foundation, research into a...

Rick Steffen could be thought of as a small farmer for all seasons. That's because he grows a variety of crops, some unusual like his fruit orchards—inside a series of 55 greenhouses, some up to a half-acre in size, near Portland,...

From the archives: Michael Paine (Gaining Ground Farm) did not come from a farming background nor any prior agriculture experience when he decided to go into farming. Learning what tools to buy and how to actually go about growing food...

Earlier in the week, the government published the 'Benefits of Brexit Report' a document set to outline the government's achievement relating to Brexit as well as running through some of their plans for the future. The problem is that...

The consolidation of power by the top agrochemical companies like Monsanto and Syngenta, owning a significant portion of commercial seeds, underscores a control over the global food supply, raising concerns about food diversity and...

Most of Humanity is in India and China because the ratio of human survival and occupation of the planet has always been similar, but modern advancements have allowed those numbers to increase exponentially, so the difference has become...

In this interview with Dan Barber, we talk about his latest book, The Third Plate, his passion as a chef for outstanding food, and the eventual realization that his search for the finest food ingredients requires a paradigm shift in...

The term climate change is used to denote the long-term changes in the weather patterns in a given region. Another term often interchanged with climate change is global warming. Global warming is formally defined as a rise in Earth's...

Happy Cow Creamery in South Carolina showcases a unique on-farm pasteurization process that emphasizes minimal processing and maximum freshness, capturing the essence of farm-to-bottle milk within 48 feet. The farm's sustainable practice...

In this video, we explore the concept of the Paleo diet, also known as the caveman diet. The video discusses the science behind the diet and how advocates of the Paleo diet claim that following this nutritional plan can lead to a...

Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur. GPM's global rainfall data will help to better prepare and...

Have you ever attempted to raise chickens yourself? Bread, beer, fruits and vegetables all taste noticeably better when fresh. Well eggs do too!

Dr. Robert Gross, of Cooper Mountain Vineyards, shares his unconventional philosophy and approach to winemaking.

From the archives: journalist, environmentalist and author of Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds, Claire Hope Cummings speaks out on behalf of the natural world. Cummings argues for a radical new approach to...

(Part 1 of 4)) That's the open question. To what extent can any diet ultimately promote lasting good health for life? And if so, is the Paleo Diet the one? The only one? Chris Kresser, "a practitioner of integrative and functional...

What gives eggs their great taste, texture and nutritional value has to do with how they are raised and fed. Not their particular breed or color of their eggs. In this video, Patrick and Holly, 2 Portlanders, raise a flock of 30 chickens...

Deborah Koons Garcia's exceptional, new film, Symphony of the Soil, pays loving homage to the beauty and the wondrous mystery of soil, celebrating not just the incredible soil diversity found on four of the world's continents, it also...

A simple idea led two women into a thriving new agricultural enterprise. Creating backyard mini-farms for homeowners who want to start growing their own fresh herbs and vegetables, but lack the time or know-how to do it themselves.

From the archives: In part 2, Kathy Hessler, Director of the Animal Law Clinic at Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland (Oregon), discusses some of the important work that is being done to try and address the problems associated with...

Would you eat a scarred, lumpy carrot or an apple that is oddly shaped? Grocery stores do not typically sell these types of “ugly” produce, but some new companies aim to reduce food waste by selling fruits and vegetables that are...

Scientists with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in central California are using sound to control insects that spread disease in grape vineyards. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more.

Vandana Shiva articulates how the shift towards a high-cost, chemically-intensive agriculture has paradoxically led to increased hunger among agricultural communities, with a focus on the role of monocultures and international trade in...