Aeroponic Systems uses NASA aeroponics to grow food
Aeroponic systems developed under NASA grants for organic aeroponic foods using BEYOND All Natural Plant Amendment and aeroponics – Video courtesy Denver Ch7 News. Visit http://www.aeroponics.com
Duration : 0:2:7
Cienega Elementary School Organic Food Bank.mov
Kids from Cienega Elementary School in Los Angeles talk about healthy fruits and veggies on behalf of their organic food pantry
Duration : 0:1:13
Sweet Cherubim – Natural Food Store – Veggie In Vancouver
natural food Store Interview at Sweet Cherubim – http://www.sweetcherubim.com/
Duration : 0:9:42
Organic Farming Part II – ‘Cow dung to biogas’
Like many organic farmers, Jose Elanjhimattam is both a practical and abundantly resourceful man. Starting with cow dung, Jose has created an ingenious system that simultaneously captures and separates nitrogen-rich organic manure and methane gas. Unlike dried cow dung, which tends to lose nitrogen throughout the drying process, the liquefied organic manure produced through Joses slurry provides soil with far higher levels of nitrogen. Additionally, the methane gas removed is used as a form of fuel. Jose estimates that the dung from two cows is sufficient to provide enough biogas to support the cooking requirements of a family of four. Resourceful, intelligent, simple great stuff!
Thanks to www.organicguide.com for this summary!
see also
Part I ‘organic farming‘
Part III ‘Organic pesticide and fungicide
Duration : 0:4:48
Stewart Organic Farm
Alan Stewart takes the long view when it comes to farming and community. http://www.acornorganic.org/farmers/Stewart.html
Duration : 0:4:11
Organic products take off in France
organic food is really taking off in France. Forty-six percent of French people put at least one organic produce in their shopping trolly a month during 2009. In fact, the organic option has become so popular, the few farmers who’ve chosen to specialise in the area are having trouble keeping up with demand. The French government intends to more than double the amount of land currently dedicated to organic farming by 2012. With agriculture one of France’s leading economic sectors, the stakes are high if organic producers are able to stake an even bigger claim of the market. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report.
Duration : 0:1:35
Straus Family Creamery – First Organic Creamery in the West
Straus Family Creamery was founded in 1994 by Albert Straus. Using milk from the cows on his family’s 65-year old organic dairy farm along the shores of the Tomales Bay, the creamery makes organic milk, ice cream, yogurt and butter.
Duration : 0:2:6
Green Careers: Sustainable Agriculture (clip)
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 and rewards of working in this field. Organic farming includes a wide range of jobs in production, marketing and distribution.
organic farming is a very competitive business, but for people with an interest in growing food, plus muscle power and brains, it can be a rewarding career. Many people in this industry grew up on farms, but there are also opportunities to start at an entry level and learn the business. It is by definition local, so there are opportunities anywhere, in both rural and urban settings. 22 minutes, color.
Jobs profiled in this program include:
Farm Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Organic Produce Buyer.
Grade Levels: 7 to Adult
direct link to purchase the DVD:
http://www.phoenixlearninggroup.com/Products/VideoDetail.aspx?id=b503bd6d-5802-4521-baab-ededddc2b1b3&sub=6516bc9d-f8fd-4e94-b702-ab180d939306&cat=
Duration : 0:2:42
Milking Organic Cows
Straus Family Creamery was the first organic dairy west of the Mississippi. For over 65 years they’ve called the shores of Tomales Bay, CA their home. Their small herd of organic dairy cows are milked 3 times a day, which reduces the stress on the cows and keeps them happy! For more information go to www.strausfamilycreamery.com
Duration : 0:1:15
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