So you always thought we invented cold cut and cheese platters in modern times? Hold your roll — charcuterie is an ancient art that stretches back to 14th Century France! But it’s had a real renaissance of late.
The Buzz About Bees
About a third of all crops require direct pollination by bees, including 70 of the top 100 primary sources of our food. Take away the bees, you take away the food.
Why Is There A Seaport In A Show About Farming?
We think of endless lines of trucks bringing in produce from Central and South America, it certainly happens. But for longer trips, larger loads, nothing beats shipping by sea.
Sweet Vidalia Reboot, Part 2
The stories out of Vidalia, GA are probably our favorite part of everything we do. We love it all, but there’s something special about this onion and the people who grow it.
Sweet Vidalia Reboot, Part 1
The legendary Vidalia Onion might be the greatest accident in the history of ag. It’s hard to imagine living without ’em now, but they actually didn’t even exist until the 1930s.
Eat Your Broccoli!
Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are some of the healthiest veggies on Earth — but in the field they look like they’re from another planet.
Farming The Seas
We know our dirt farmers have tough jobs. We thought the same might be true for fishermen in the wild-caught industry. We were right.
The Watermelon Capital Of The World
There’s an organization that measures the world’s sweetest watermelons each year. Cordele, GA always wins — Watermelon frames the culture this small town.
A Real Family Farm
Mom, Dad, three kids — one farm. From blackeyed peas and butterbeans to 300 head of cattle, every member of the family is involved, There’s not much screentime here!
Round The Table — A Top-Down View Of Agriculture
Every crop has an association, every farmer needs answers, every employee has a boss. We’ll meet people from across the board who manage North Carolina agriculture.