Over his decades of farming and ranching, Gabe Brown has noticed a troubling trend: the conventional farming techniques he used were degrading the soil and harming nature. He shares how his family farm turned things around by adopting...

Trees are a super-efficient way to sequester carbon, but since planting the wrong trees in the wrong place can do more harm than good, we need to go about tree planting more carefully.

Today, we’re going to take a look at how the government plays a role in the economy. Specifically, the way the government creates and maintains our market economic system. Now sure, the government’s role in the economy can be...

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Bird poop was the gateway fertilizer that turned humanity onto the...

Review key tips on managing everyday health issues while in Brazil. For instance, it’s a good idea to frequent restaurants that are clean and busy. Instead of tap water, you’ll probably want to drink and cook with sealed bottled water or...

The video titled "Dispersion of Population" explains population density and dispersion.

Howcast -Whether you are calculating the square footage of a piece of land, your house, or a room, the steps are similar.

In the early 1800s, explorers Lewis and Clark set out to chart the American West. The Corps of Discovery kick-started decades of Western expansion, at significant cost to Indigenous communities.

Explore an urban farm that feeds its local neighborhood and provides meaningful employment to adults with disabilities. Learn about the farm's approach to social inclusion and its impact on both community well-being and local food...

Uncover the sustainable practices and historical challenges of a family-run oyster farm in Oregon. A compelling case study for students in environmental science and business studies.

Discover the differences between lakes, ponds, and springs, and learn how each forms. Explore how lakes often have deeper waters while ponds are shallower, and see how springs bring groundwater back to the surface, creating fresh...

On March 18, 1799, Napoleon's forces arrived at Acre and began a siege, but without siege guns, the city’s strong defenses, supported by the British, posed a major challenge. Despite repeated assaults, the French were repelled, while...

Dr. Forrester describes how immigrants from all over the world came to America to make up what is now a melting pot of American people. She describes why many of the immigrants came and what they found when they immigrated to the New World.

Despite its recently trendy, superfood status, seaweed has been used all over the world for thousands of years, but has most notably been a prominent part of Asian diets for the longest period of time, particularly in Japan, Korea and...

This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Arsuf during the Third Crusade in 1191, where King Richard the Lionheart led the Crusaders to victory against Saladin's forces. The battle showcased Richard's strategic prowess...

Dr. Forester explores the tropical rainforest, grasslands, taiga, marine, and freshwater biomes.

Akko and Haifa are the two holiest cities for the Baha'i Faith. The Baha'i Gardens, located on the slopes of Mt. Carmel in Haifa, Israel, have become a major tourist site in recent years. Baha'i pilgrims also travel there to pray and...

MOT 1950s: CULTIVATING FARMLAND: VS Male unloading truck full of bags of 'plant food & soil builder,' pouring contents of bag into cultivator machine, male farmer driving tractor pulling cultivator on farm. Agriculture, farming, legume,...

Oregon farmer Jen Aron knows a secret – if you feed soil microbes, they’ll help your plants grow.

Ranger Greg finds out what it takes to restore old growth redwood groves decades after they were logged.<b<br/>r/>

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The video offers practical advice for farmers interested in growing biodiesel crops like sunflower and canola, emphasizing starting small on the best land for optimal yields. Key tips include experimenting on a small scale, asking lots...

The decision to buy Alaska from Russia in 1867 has mostly been considered a good deal for the United States. The U.S. bought Alaska for $7.2 million, which in 2015 dollars is actually $180.5 million, and that still sounds like a good...

Against the Grain Farm in Newcastle County, Delaware is partnering with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service to protect the environment and remain sustainable.

The Farm Your Yard Kitchen Garden Tour showcases a variety of urban farms that grow a wide diversity of food crops in a Portland, Oregon area neighborhood.