The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with landowners and local officials to help restore the environmentally sensitive everglades.

Scientists say installing massive wind and solar farms across the Sahara Desert could affect the weather.

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

This narrative highlights a restaurant's initiative to implement commercial composting, emphasizing the importance of reducing landfill waste by turning kitchen scraps into valuable compost. The restaurant owner shares insights on the...

Holloway Brothers farms in Darlington, Maryland works with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve soil health and put conservation on their land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

This video delves into the intricate process of commercial food photography, highlighting the importance of collaboration with stylists and clients to create appealing images that capture the texture, color, and essence of the food. It...

This video explores the journey and various names of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that has traveled across continents and acquired different monikers. It highlights the importance of preserving and protecting not just this grain,...

Detailing the care of a 70-year-old family sourdough starter, this narrative explores the mix of milk, flour, and a unique yeast ecosystem that has been maintained for generations. The process of creating pancakes from the starter is...

Engineering a system that transforms human urine from a waste product into a fertilizer for more sustainable agriculture



This sustainable agriculture research relies on a unique contribution from humans -- urine. And,...

Quinoa is a versatile and hearty crop that grows easily in low-nutrient soil. Peru and Bolivia produce most of the world's quinoa, but learn how this popular grain is spreading to other areas of the world and maybe even to outer space!...

This video guide offers a detailed introduction to growing mushrooms at home, using methods like inoculating logs with shiitake dowels and creating mushroom patches with sawdust spawn. It highlights the ease and joy of cultivating...

This story takes you to Appomattox, Virginia where a farmer is using an innovative approach to keeping runoff out of the Chesapeake Bay.

By planting trees on retired cropland, the farmer is helping to filter pollutants from streams...

The video showcases young students from the Lancaster County Youth Conservation School who participated in a program to improve the health of a stream in Chesapeake Bay watershed. They share their experiences and the impact they had on...

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/>
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A drought happens when there is significantly less rainfall than usual in an area. Discover why droughts happen and what can be done to mitigate the impact of a drought.

This video features a farmer sharing their personal favorites among various squash varieties. Vicki Hertel, of Sun Gold Farm, discusses the unique qualities and culinary uses of different types of squash, including their taste, texture,...

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...

City agriculturalists are harnessing technologies such as LED bulbs, 3D printers and data analysis to speed up growth and create farms virtually anywhere.

Nearly 4,000 Vermont veterans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. Many veterans are still dealing with the invisible wounds of war. Some of them, however, have begun to find healing through farming. One veteran who is raising...

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...

This video provides an insightful guide on prepping artichokes for cooking, covering the removal of thorny tips and the outer layer of leaves, peeling the stem for added flavor, and detailing how to remove the inedible choke for a clean,...

Tracing the lineage of a family's sausage making tradition from its inception in 1927, the story captures the essence of craftsmanship passed down through generations. It reflects on the meticulous art of sausage preparation, the...

It explains the sources of water pollution, its effects and the ways to prevent and control water pollution.