Women in Agriculture – America’s Heartland
Women in agriculture play as many different roles as their male counterparts. For more of Episode 319 visit: http://tinyurl.com/5r5unp. The Monsanto Company – http://www.monsanto.com and the American Farm Bureau Federation – http://www.fb.org make presentation of America’s Heartland possible.
Duration : 0:4:17
Organic Dairyman: The Farmer
Jon Bansen believes that since he converted his farm over to being organic and sustainable, he’s becomes a much better farmer, and built a better business. In this story, there may be important lessons for both farmers and the American Public. Recipe from the episode: Egg Enchiladas
Duration : 0:3:51
Sustainable Agriculture: Curing America’s Eating Disorder
The alternative to the longstanding American food policy of “cheap and lots” is to eat locally, eat seasonally and eat organic. Filmmaker Bonnie Bucqueroux and her dog Schmoopsie look at the sustainable agriculture movement, including a visit to Michigan State University’s Student Organic Farm, where Dr. John Biernbaum discusses the options people have to grow their own food or to buy from local growers.
Duration : 0:9:54
What’s the Deal with Organic Foods? Part 1
Nutrition by Natalie
What is the difference between organic food and conventional food? Is organic really more healthy for you?
The USDA lays out certain guidelines that farms have to follow in order to be able to claim the food is organic. In this video Natalie discusses what each of those guidelines are.
What is surprising to learn is some of the growing practices of conventional farming and food processing. As an example, chemical plants and waste water treatment facilities will actually sell their toxic waist to conventional farms to use for fertilizer.
What you eat is an important part of health and nutrition.
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Duration : 0:8:56
Food Network: Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) offers a holistic approach to the production of sustainable food grown in urban areas. In this story, we learn of one urban farmer who successfully uses the CSA model to produce long-term sustainable crops that are fresh, cost efficient to produce, environmentally friendly, and that offers local members a stake in the harvest crops. Recipes from the episode: Oven Roasted Tomatoes & Herbs; Spanish Eggplant Salad; and Caponata Pasta
Duration : 0:4:7
Hammy the Hamster Goes Organic
Hammy “proves” organic tastes better. Check out the outtakes, stats, credits and more at http://TheCooksDen.com/hamster
Duration : 0:1:31
A Living from Livestock – Burkina Faso (English)
This DVD features a case study from West Africa where the Pro-Poor Livestock Policy Initiative (PPLPI) of FAO was a key partner in a regional policy process to harmonise the animal health and food safety regulations across eight countries. The 2007 UEMOA Regulation on food safety and animal health will help an estimated 20 million poor livestock keepers to access growing urban markets in the region. Produced by WRENmedia and J Dijkman, PPLPI.
Duration : 0:6:14
Genetic Engineering in California Agriculture
Take a look at the science behind genetic engineering and see how it is used in food crops and animals. Learn where and why this technology is used and look at the science-based concerns about the use of genetic engineering in agricultural production systems. Series: “University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources” [10/2004] [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 9057]
Duration : 0:29:49
Grocery Store Wars (2005)
Not long ago in a supermarket not so far away.
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Duration : 0:5:51
Growing Blueberries In Your Backyard
Dave Wilson Nursery’s Ed Laivo invites you into his backyard and gives you years of blueberry growing advise, in less than seven minutes. Bring your swim suit!
Duration : 0:6:41