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, w...
Sustainable agriculture strives to produce food in a way that maintains the health of the land, protects the people who work it, and benefits those who enjoy its abundance. This program provides an inside look at an organic farm and an organic retail store and discusses the day-to-day challenges ...
This video looks at how locally-grown fruit and vegetables results in many benefits, including the use of less energy, protection of our biodiversity and the conservation of natural resources. A great resource for middle-school aged students.
Peak Moment 211: Innovative farmer Joel Salatin says sustainable agriculture requires both perennials (like native grasses) and herbivores (like cattle) to build soil. Mimicking patterns from nature, this maverick Virginia farmer rotates cattle followed by chickens into short-term pasture enclosu...
What exactly is sustainability in agriculture about? Take a clearer view... for the future of sustainable agriculture. More information: www.agbalance.agro.basf.com
Considering that more than 40 percent of the Earth's land has already been cleared for farming, sustainable agriculture means increasing its efficiency.
