Operating a Maple Syrup FarmHow does that natural sap get from the tree to your table? Meet the Gihring Family, tour their maple syrup operation, and find out!
Covercress: Developing a New Cover CropNew November 2022! A weed named field pennycress has been bioengineered into a rotational crop that fits between a corn and soybean crop, which gives farmers a third cash crop per year.
The Value of Local and Sustainable AgricultureNew November 2022! Learn the many ways that growing local and sustainable agriculture helps communities.
The Power of Pig Poop: Creating Renewable Energy from ManureSee how Roeslein Alternative Energy produces renewable natural gas (RNG) from the anaerobic digestion of swine manure, turning pig poop into power.
Operating a FarmMeet Dave Thies, owner of Theis Farm and Greenhouses, to learn what it's like to be a farmer. See his farm and learn what it takes to grow crops and get them to market.
Smart Crop – Monitoring Platform Alerts Farmers and Growers About Their CropsDonald Danforth Plant Science Center researchers have created a crop phenotyping station called the PheNode. See how the system helps farmers better monitor their crops to get them to market.
Going Green in Agriculture – Anaerobic DigestionHow do you take an agricultural waste stream and convert it into an eco-friendly revenue stream? You use the digestion process of cattle to your advantage.
Being a FarmerMeet Dave Thies, owner of Theis Farm and Greenhouses, to learn what it's like to be a farmer. See his farm and learn what it takes to grow crops and get them to market.
Learn More About a Farmers MarketTake a tour of a farmer's market to learn more about what happens there.
Login to ViewEco-Friendly Agriculture–Anaerobic DigestionHow do you take an agricultural waste stream and convert it into an eco-friendly revenue stream? You use the digestion process of cattle to your advantage.
Login to ViewTalking with Authors: Marie Mutsuki Mockett, American Harvest: God, Country and Farming in the HeartlandMarie Mutsuki Mockett follows wheat harvesters, seeking answers about the seeming cultural divide in America between those who live and work in cities and those who live and work in farm country.
Login to ViewCan You Grow Micro Greens in Your Apartment Even if You Have No Yard?Gibron Jones, founder of HOSCO Shift, talks about gardening with limited space.
Login to ViewWhat Makes a ‘Green’ a ‘Micro Green ‘Rather Than Just a ‘Green’?Gibron Jones, founder of HOSCO Shift (St. Louis, Missouri), differentiates 'Greens' and 'Micro Greens'.
Login to ViewDo You Need to Use Pesticides or Herbicides When Growing Micro Greens?Gibron Jones, founder of HOSCO Shift (St. Louis, Missouri), talks about the use of pesticides or herbicides.
Login to ViewGrowing Micro Greens HydroponicallyGibron Jones, founder of HOSCO Shift, demonstrates how you can grow micro greens hydroponically.
Login to ViewHow to Grow Micro GreensUrban farmer Gibron Jones, demonstrates how easy it is to grow your own micro greens.
Login to ViewCelebrate the Earth with Micro Greens – Reconnecting to the Food You EatUrban farmer Gibron Jones demonstrates the ease, importance, and value of growing nutrient-packed micro greens and discusses the importance of providing healthy food options in an urban environment.
Login to ViewRaising Organic Chickens (Member Created Video)Learn from a farmer raising organic chickens as she shows her operation and describes her organic practices.
Login to ViewTalking with Authors: Michael Pollan, CookedMichael Pollan, world-renowned author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma," "Food Rules," and "Cooked" shares his insights on the state of our food diet today and what we can do to improve it.
Login to ViewFood Color PaletteNutrition expert Elaine King shows how you can use the food color wheel to promote healthy eating.
Login to ViewExplore! From Farm to HomeInvestigate the big picture question “How can I better understand the food I eat?” with a farmer and nutritionist as we explore food from its time at the farm to its use in your home.