This conversation explores the Farm to School program's role in connecting local farmers with schools to provide fresh, nutritious food for students while supporting local agriculture. It addresses challenges such as budget constraints...

The process of bringing farm-fresh eggs from the baby chicks to the kitchen involves meticulous care, including organic feeding and daily farm chores, culminating in the washing and boxing of eggs, a task enjoyed for its finality and...

Farmer Don navigates the tightrope between using pesticides and meeting the growing consumer demand for chemical-free produce. He shares his experiment with not spraying his corn crop, discussing the challenges and insights gained from...

Bear Creek Organics is a specialty producer of organic leafy greens, herbs, mixed vegetables, garlic seed, honey, and cut flowers in Emmet County, Michigan. Through USDA programs, Bear Creek Organics has been able to expand their...

The video discusses the process of cracking hydrocarbons and why it is necessary, as the heavier fractions of crude oil are not in high demand compared to the lighter fractions which are highly demanded for use as fuels and starting...

Veteran oyster shucker Felipe Sandoval shares some of the ins and outs of his craft.

The video tutorial provides a detailed guide on butchering a pig's leg, focusing on the techniques for removing the Trotter and Hawk using a combination of a knife and saw due to the tendons' complexity. It further illustrates the...

The video delves into the craftsmanship behind hand-forged chef knives, highlighting the differences between mass-produced and handmade knives, and the value of a Smith's dedication to quality. It showcases various types of knives,...

The video details a farm's process of quickly freezing freshly picked berries to lock in their freshness, emphasizing rapid processing within 24 hours of harvest to preserve the natural flavors and nutrients. It showcases the sorting and...

The barriers to enter the food business are lower than ever, and start-ups respond faster to the latest trends. The Big Food companies are learning to adapt.

This video guide introduces aspiring beekeepers to the essential realities and equipment needed to start beekeeping, including the inevitability of bee stings and the importance of proper protective clothing. It discusses legal...

ESA's (The European Space Agency) ExoMars rover is headed to the red planet in 2020, on a mission to search for signs of past or present life. One of its primary tools in this endeavor is MOMA, the Mars Organic...

The video explains what esters are, how they are made and named, and their uses in fragrances and flavorings. The process of making esters is demonstrated through the reaction between carboxylic acids and alcohols in the presence of a...

This unique guide details the meticulous process of growing pears inside bottles on the tree, a method that requires careful selection of the fruit and strategic placement of the bottle without disturbing the branch's angle. It involves...

Spring lambing season is eagerly anticipated on the farm, starting around mid-February, marking a time of crucial bonding between ewes and their lambs, especially in lambing jugs. This period involves careful observation by farmers to...

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at the process of capturing a wild honeybee swarm to create a new, healthy bee colony. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right conditions for swarm capture, the technique used to...

The video demonstrates the process of filleting an albacore tuna, detailing how to separate the fish into four quarters, remove the skin, and extract the maximum amount of meat while maintaining the quality of the cut. It emphasizes the...

We take a look at a Texas tech cattle chute!

Elk, the half-ton pickup of the animal kingdom, depend upon their antlers which they use in fighting other bulls for dominance and to attract cows (female elk). Brenda Ross, of Rosse Posse Acres in Molalla, Oregon shares her first-hand...

Sasha Davies and Michael Claypool journey across America to share stories of artisan cheese makers — one cheese at a time. Inspired by a gap in consumer knowledge about artisan cheeses, embarks on a project called Cheese by Hand, aiming...

A wasabi farmer describes the unique cultivation of wasabi, a plant that thrives in cool, creek-bed-like conditions, emphasizing the labor-intensive process of hand-harvesting and the plant's full edibility. Highlighting the farm's...

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 video provides an overview of crude oil, its origin from ancient biomass, and why it is considered a valuable resource. It explains the process of separating crude oil into its different fractions using fractional distillation and...

Lynn Penner-Ash and Ron Penner-Ash detail the off-season activities at Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, from assessing vineyard sites for water drainage issues to cleaning and maintaining equipment. Despite common misconceptions of downtime,...