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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http://www.nutritionbynatalie.com
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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
Whole Foods Market China Organic California blend ?
I was shocked to watch ABC I-Team news about your organic products. The show pointed out how you have been deceiving your customers for years including me. Your products stated certified organic Californian etc while it printed with small letters in the back Made in China. We all know the Chinese products are not certified organic by FDA and there is no way you can insist they are.
LINK TO ORIGINAL STORY:
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0508/521743.html
LINK TO WHOLE FOODS ORGANIC INGREDIENTS THEY SELL: http://www.acc-tv.com/images/wjla/news/iteamwholefoodslist052108.pdf
Duration : 0:4:54
Boggy Creek Farm shows us how to farm organicUC Davis Sustainable Agricultural Farming Systems Project
This introduction to the SAFS project, an interdisciplinary, participatory research experiment, examines the transition from conventional farming systems to low-input and organic production of a typical Sacramento Valley row crop rotation on a 20-acre site.
Series: “University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources” [5/2001] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 5765]
Duration : 0:24:50
Organic gardening: How to grow an organic vegetable garden
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Organic gardening: How to grow an organic vegetable garden
What does it mean to grow vegetables organically? Scott Meyer, editor of Organic Gardening magazine shows how to plant and nurture an organic vegetable garden.
Keywords:
organic gardening
organic garden
organic vegetable gardening
organic gardening tips
Duration : 0:5:40