What is Organic Farming? | Agriculture | Biology | FuseSchool As populations have grown, farming practices have become more intensified to maximise crop yields and ensure we can feed the ever growing population. Fertilisers and pesticides are used on crops, and animals may be kept inside in more densely packed sheds to maximise milk yields, or egg production, or speed up the time needed for the animal to be ready to be sent to market for meat. An alternative to conventional farming is organic farming. Organic farming currently accounts for about 1% of agricultural land worldwide. It focuses on sustainability and is thought to have less detrimental effects on the environment than conventional farming. This has led to it being proposed as an alternative to conventional agriculture for helping to overcome the climate change crisis we are currently experiencing. The debate continues, as it is not a perfect solution. In theory, organic farming should not use chemical fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides or feed additives for livestock. It requires the farmer to use more natural alternatives. This results in lower yields, but the farmer can sell their produce at a higher price because consumers believe the produce is of a higher quality. Instead of fertilisers, manure is used. This recycles waste and improves the soil structure. However, it is smelly and more difficult to apply than chemical fertilisers, and also means the farmer has less control over the mineral content they are putting into their soils. Crop rotation is used to reduce disease building up in the soils and to strengthen the soil composition. Certain crops, such as the legume family - so peas and beans, fix nitrogen from the air and increase the nitrates in the soil. This makes the soil much more fertile, and so farmers rotate legumes with their other crops. Growing multiple crops is however less efficient and produces lower yields than specialising in one or few crops however. Instead of using herbicides, weeding is the preferred organic farming technique. This is of course much more environmentally friendly because it is chemical free but it is very labour intensive. Although this does mean more jobs available, which is a great thing. Organic farming is thought to maintain the biodiversity better than conventional farming because fewer chemicals are used. There are more bumble bees and insects in an area because pesticides haven’t been used. Weeds and non-crop plants can grow as herbicides aren’t used. Biodiversity benefits the food chain across all levels, from the plants up to the foxes. These are the theories of organic farming, and is how we farmed for the one hundred thousand years before the industrial revolution. It is generally thought that organic farming is much better for biodiversity, and also produces a healthier product because less chemicals are used on it. In the second video on organic farming, we will look at some of the problems of organic farming, and the reality of what it means to be an organic farm. Part 2: https://youtu.be/QpkKW45cHaA SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/fuseschool SUBSCRIBE to the FuseSchool YouTube channel for many more educational videos. Our teachers and animators come together to make fun & easy-to-understand videos in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths & ICT. VISIT us at www.fuseschool.org, where all of our videos are carefully organised into topics and specific orders, and to see what else we have on offer. Comment, like and share with other learners. You can both ask and answer questions, and teachers will get back to you. These videos can be used in a flipped classroom model or as a revision aid. Find all of our Chemistry videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0gavSzhMlReKGMVfUt6YuNQsO0bqSMV Find all of our Biology videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0gavSzhMlQYSpKryVcEr3ERup5SxHl0 Find all of our Physics videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0gavSzhMlTWm6Sr5uN2Uv5TXHiZUq8b Find all of our Maths videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0gavSzhMlTKBNbHH5u1SNnsrOaacKLu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuseschool/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fuseschool/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fuseSchool Access a deeper Learning Experience in the FuseSchool platform and app: www.fuseschool.org Follow us: http://www.youtube.com/fuseschool Befriend us: http://www.facebook.com/fuseschool This is an Open Educational Resource. If you would like to use the video, please contact us: info@fuseschool.org

I visited Indian summer Farm in Ramona, CA. to interview the owner. He gave some simple tips and tricks for owning an organic farm. https://www.instagram.com/indian_summer_farm https://www.indiansummerhoneyfarm.com Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/theveggiepilot

When it comes to your food, nature always has the last word. Most pro-organic documentaries make their point by taking stabs at the cruelty and other evils involved in the world of industrialized farming. In this short documentary portrait, Jesse Straight, owner of Whiffletree Farm, shows us a different approach. As he gestures to the beautiful landscapes that surround us he explains, "being a farmer is special because this is my office. You spend your day making animals happy...you get to do things that help the things around you thrive". The passion that Jesse exudes in this film will make you question every fast-food burger you've ever eaten, but for all the right reasons. Director & Editor | Alexis Kikoen Director of Photography | Liz Lane Camera Operation | Susan Thompson & Alexis Kikoen Production Assistant | Chris Jones Producer | Brian Freer Featuring | Jesse Straight of Whiffletree Farm: http://www.whiffletreefarmva.com/ Sponsored By | Riverside Health System: http://www.riversideonline.com/ Produced For | The Health Journal: http://www.thehealthjournals.com/ #organic #farming #farmtotable #eatinghealthy

In this video I discuss what are grains, what are whole grains, the difference between whole grains and refined grains, some of the health benefits of whole grains, and some popular foods that are made with grains. Transcript Grains What are grains? Grains are small, hard, dry seeds. There are many different grains such as barley, oats and quinoa. Corn, rice and wheat account for most of the world’s grain harvest. Rice and most wheat are consumed directly as food, corn is largely used for livestock and poultry feed. Almost half of the world’s grain is produced in just 3 countries, China, the US, and India. Grains can be divided into 2 subcategories, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel, which includes the bran, the endosperm, and the germ. Refined grains refers to grain products that have been modified from their natural composition, this usually involves the removal of the bran and germ. The nutritional difference between whole grains and refined grains is dramatic. The bran is typically high in fiber, protein and b vitamins. The germ is also high in protein, fiber and b vitamins, and it contains healthy polyunsaturated fats. While refined grains are stripped of the bran and germ, they are usually enriched with some of the nutrients that have been lost. But, the nutrients that are replaced are no where near the original amount, and many times the body doesn’t use or process these nutrients the way it does when the food item is in its original form. Consumption of whole grains has been linked with a decrease in risk of cardiovascular disease. In some people, it has lowered triglyceride levels, and has shown an inverse relationship to hypertension and obesity, when compared to refined grain consumption. Whole grains also lower spikes in blood sugar and because of their high fiber content can aide in digestion. Some foods made from grains include bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals and tortillas. Grains are an essential part of any balanced diet, so, make sure the grains you are consuming are whole grains. Timestamps 0:00 What are grains and the types of grains 0:25 Structure of whole grains and refined grains 0:45 Nutrition of whole grains and refined grains 1:18 Health benefits of whole grains 1:39 Popular foods made from grains

It has been really interesting to growing wheat for the first time, with quite different needs while growing and quite labour intensive to harvest, thresh and clean. But is it worth it? I used to assume that it would not be worth the effort to grow wheat at a small scale, but then I was given a batch of mixed seed as part of a really interesting seed saving project. Help me develop these gardens and make more videos https://www.patreon.com/redgardens Or use https://www.paypal.me/redgardens as a simple way to help support this project and the time and energy that goes into making videos. Thanks so much! https://twitter.com/cjredgardens https://www.facebook.com/RedGardens/ Part of the Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Tipperary, Ireland http://www.thevillage.ie

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