Here are a few samples of the important videos from the University of California UCTV Gardening Topics page. The subject matter of these videos underscores the importance of what we do in our own yards, and hints at the global impact backyard gardening can have.
The first video, 'Biology and Business of Biofuels: Climate Change / Making Biofuels' deals with global warming, what it is, how it happens, it's impact of our world, and an examination of the state of biofuel development.
This video is of a sysmposium held at UC Berkley, and features author Michael Pollan. The topic is 'A Food Agenda for the Next Administration'. The panel of experts examine the interconnection between agricultural practices, foreign oil dependance, and national health. Not suprisingly, home grown, organic food production is the key to solving all 3 issues.
Another video with author Michael Pollan. The topic is 'Conversations With History: The Politics of Food'.
Host Harry Kreisler welcomes writer Michael Pollan for a discussion of the agricultural industrial complex that dominates consumer choices about what to eat. He explores the origins, evolution and consequences of this system for the nations health and environment. He highlights the role of science, journalism, and politics in the development of a diet that emphasizes nutrition over food. Pollan also sketches a reform agenda and speculates on how a movement might change Americas eating habits. He also talks about science writing, the rewards of gardening, and how students might prepare for the future. Series: Conversations with History [2/2009][Show ID: 15882]
UC Davic Sustainability / Organics Information
Keep up with timely topics, such as attracting benficial insect to the garden, beneficial insects and organic fertilizers, See: UC Davis's Sustainability / Organics page
