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Organic Dairy: It A...
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03:30:41 04/02/10

From one organic dairyman's perspective, his work, and that of his dairy herd, it all begins with the health of the soil. As Jon Bansen explains in this short vide...

Organic Dairy: It All Begins with the Soil

Added 04/02/10
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Organic Dairy: It All Begins with the Soil

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From one organic dairyman's perspective, his work, and that of his dairy herd, it all begins with the health of the soil. As Jon Bansen explains in this short video, by relying upon the manure from his cows, along with some additional inputs, he is able to keep his soil healthy, and by doing so, produce nutritious grass that his jersey cows depend upon much of the year for their food. For Bansen, healthy soil ultimately translates into tastier, and more nutritious milk.

Organizing Seeds
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03:13:21 03/31/10

Every year Jean Ann is an enthusiastic over-orderer of seeds?inevitably leading to hundreds of packets, trailing from her greenhouse to her bedroom (don?t ask).

Organizing Seeds

Added 03/31/10
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Organizing Seeds

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Every year Jean Ann is an enthusiastic over-orderer of seeds?inevitably leading to hundreds of packets, trailing from her greenhouse to her bedroom (don?t ask).

State of the Oceans...
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20:49:38 03/30/10

Part 1: Alison Barratt, from the Monterey Bay Aquarium?s Seafood Watch program discusses the health of the oceans in relation to native fish populations, and the d...

State of the Oceans Health: In Crisis

Added 03/30/10
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State of the Oceans Health: In Crisis

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Part 1: Alison Barratt, from the Monterey Bay Aquarium?s Seafood Watch program discusses the health of the oceans in relation to native fish populations, and the decline of their ecosystems. In the last 50 years, industrial fishing practices have severely lowered fish populations, altering the balance of species diversity within ecosystems.

The Farmers Market ...
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04:25:32 03/22/10

Opening day at the Portland Farmers Market brings thousands of visitors, and customers looking for fresh, local food, drink, music, and just plain fun. But how do ...

The Farmers Market from a Farmers Perspective

Added 03/22/10
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The Farmers Market from a Farmers Perspective

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Opening day at the Portland Farmers Market brings thousands of visitors, and customers looking for fresh, local food, drink, music, and just plain fun. But how do the farmers feel about the market, especially the first early morning of the year when they are unloading, and readying their products for sale, and gearing up for their first day of business (and social interactions) at the public market?

How to Make a Chees...
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07:03:35 03/18/10

This simple to make cheese platter may provide just the right decorative, and tasty augmented cheeses to delight your guests.

How to Make a Cheese Platter

Added 03/18/10
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How to Make a Cheese Platter

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This simple to make cheese platter may provide just the right decorative, and tasty augmented cheeses to delight your guests.

The Growing Face of...
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01:00:21 03/17/10

Their numbers are well documented on government statistics, and survey results. Their highest counts are located in the following 10 States: Mississippi, New Mexic...

The Growing Face of Modern Hunger

Added 03/17/10
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The Growing Face of Modern Hunger

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Their numbers are well documented on government statistics, and survey results. Their highest counts are located in the following 10 States: Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Maine, South Carolina, Georgia, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri*. There are 36.2 million of them; 12.4 million are children. For the most part, this group does not comprise the mentally ill, criminals, or those we may criticize as being lazy or stupid; indeed, many are of the working poor. They are like you and I perhaps, except for one thing: they live just above (or below) the poverty line, and they must struggle at times to obtain food to eat. They are the silent citizens of the food insecure nation, America.

The Grape Grower
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22:39:55 03/16/10

Lon Rombough, author of The Grape Grower: A Guide to Organic Viticulture shares his passion for plants and growing grapes; a lifetime of study and practice as a wo...

The Grape Grower

Added 03/16/10
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The Grape Grower

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Lon Rombough, author of The Grape Grower: A Guide to Organic Viticulture shares his passion for plants and growing grapes; a lifetime of study and practice as a world renowned plant breeder and grower. He shares his unique story while pruning grape vines and fruit trees on his farm property.

Raised On Grass: Pa...
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03:10:59 03/15/10

New to the life of farming, a middle-aged couple make a career change from a professional life in Silicon Valley to commercially raising pasture fed animals on the...

Raised On Grass: Pastured Fed Animals

Added 03/15/10
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Raised On Grass: Pastured Fed Animals

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New to the life of farming, a middle-aged couple make a career change from a professional life in Silicon Valley to commercially raising pasture fed animals on their newly purchased farm in Oregon. First mentoring under Joel Salatin, they now raise pasture fed cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, lambs, and sheep.

Seeds Of Life: Hybr...
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23:25:03 03/10/10

Throughout much of agriculture, a remarkable span of 10,000 years, farmers were largely the stewards of the land and the crops that they grew. Seeds collected from...

Seeds Of Life: Hybrids and the Emergence of Seed Monopolies

Added 03/10/10
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Seeds Of Life: Hybrids and the Emergence of Seed Monopolies

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Throughout much of agriculture, a remarkable span of 10,000 years, farmers were largely the stewards of the land and the crops that they grew. Seeds collected from one year's harvest were selected, stored, and used again for successive growing seasons. As an organic seed breeder explains in this segment, the role of the farmer at the center of agriculture began to change with the advent of hybrid seed development beginning with corn in the 1930's.

The Art of Food Pho...
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21:37:31 03/07/10

The pictures can be tantalizing. Some even cause us to stop and stare. Join us for a behind the scenes look at a food photographer and his team, as they create sum...

The Art of Food Photography

Added 03/07/10
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The Art of Food Photography

[LESS INFO] 14 VIEWS | ADDED 21:37:31 03/07/10
The pictures can be tantalizing. Some even cause us to stop and stare. Join us for a behind the scenes look at a food photographer and his team, as they create sumptuous images out of fresh ingredients that seem to jump off the page.

Seeds of Life: The ...
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01:11:13 03/03/10

As the Seeds of Life series continues, embattled farmer, Frank Morton, a Willamette Valley organic seed breeder shares his expert knowledge of how plant breeding t...

Seeds of Life: The Organic Seed Breeder

Added 03/03/10
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Seeds of Life: The Organic Seed Breeder

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As the Seeds of Life series continues, embattled farmer, Frank Morton, a Willamette Valley organic seed breeder shares his expert knowledge of how plant breeding techniques have evolved, and the importance of the selection process in producing organic seeds that carry the desired mix of plant traits.

Organic Dairyman: D...
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05:34:56 02/26/10

This is the director's cut version, a story about Jon Bansen, a 3rd generation Oregon dairy farmer who switched from conventional to organic dairy farming in 2000.

Organic Dairyman: Directors Cut

Added 02/26/10
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Organic Dairyman: Directors Cut

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This is the director's cut version, a story about Jon Bansen, a 3rd generation Oregon dairy farmer who switched from conventional to organic dairy farming in 2000.

Twice Baked Irish P...
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04:13:38 02/22/10

First, Ivy Manning visited with Shari Sirkin, of Dancing Roots Farm, and learned more about kale. Now it’s time to take that kale into the kitchen and create somet...

Twice Baked Irish Potatoes with Stout Onions and Kale

Added 02/22/10
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Twice Baked Irish Potatoes with Stout Onions and Kale

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First, Ivy Manning visited with Shari Sirkin, of Dancing Roots Farm, and learned more about kale. Now it’s time to take that kale into the kitchen and create something delicious and easy to make, with ingredients that are commonly found in most kitchens!

From the Field: Kale
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04:33:59 02/19/10

Ivy Manning talks fresh Kale in the field with farmer Shari Sirkin of Dancing Roots Farm in Troutdale, Oregon.

From the Field: Kale

Added 02/19/10
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From the Field: Kale

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Ivy Manning talks fresh Kale in the field with farmer Shari Sirkin of Dancing Roots Farm in Troutdale, Oregon.

Raj Patel: Food Sov...
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06:17:23 02/17/10

Part 2: Raj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing, explains what food sovereignty means, and why people around the world are fighting to have a say in their own fo...

Raj Patel: Food Sovereignty

Added 02/17/10
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Raj Patel: Food Sovereignty

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Part 2: Raj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing, explains what food sovereignty means, and why people around the world are fighting to have a say in their own food system. This is as much a fight for social justice as it also is a fight to preserve the environment, and have fair access to food, and the ability of communities, states, and nations to determine their own food policies.

Artichoke Pesto
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18:19:43 02/12/10

Want to put a chunky twist to pesto? This not only adds a new flavor, but also a great texture to this sauce that originated from Italy. Try it on pasta, bruschett...

Artichoke Pesto

Added 02/12/10
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Artichoke Pesto

[LESS INFO] 23 VIEWS | ADDED 18:19:43 02/12/10
Want to put a chunky twist to pesto? This not only adds a new flavor, but also a great texture to this sauce that originated from Italy. Try it on pasta, bruschetta, seafood, or even as a condiment!

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Organic Dairy: It All Begins with the Soil

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Organic Dairy: It All Begins with the Soil
04/02/10

From one organic dairyman's perspective, his work, and that of his dairy herd, it all begins with the health of the soil. As Jon Bansen explains in this short video, by relying upon the manure from his cows, along with some additional inputs, he is able to keep his soil healthy, and by doing so, produce nutritious grass that his jersey cows depend upon much of the year for their food. For Bansen, healthy soil ultimately translates into tastier, and more nutritious milk.

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