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MRSA Superbug Found to be Widespread in Pigs, Pig Farmers
The antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is widespread among both pigs and pig farmers in Canada, suggesting the livestock industry as a possible source of the disease, according to a study published in the journal "Veterinary Microbiology."
Researchers examined 258 pigs on 20 farms in Ontario, and also tested the workers on those farms. They found that 45 percent of farms, 25 percent of pigs and 20 percent of farmers were infected with MRSA, rates substantially higher than the rate of infection in the general North American population.
Ugg...just when I was heading to Canada... The antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is widespread among both pigs and ... more -
Film - FourDocs
A farmers wife gives an insight into what it is really like on a farm on a daily basis, muck and all!
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A Day in the Life of a Farmers Wife
A farmers wife gives an insight into what it is really like on a farm on a daily basis, muck and all!
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Now You Have Reasons to Eat Organic
It can be scary when you think about what's in our grocery stores: genetically modified foods, foods that contain synthetic hormones, pesticides and antibiotics, as well as foods exposed to irradiation (a form of radiation used to kill bacteria). It can be scary when you think about what's in our grocery stores: genetically modified foods, foods that contain synthetic hormones, ... more
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MAKE: Blog: The Sciencebarge - NYC
Continuing on the list of things to do, MAKE and learn about in NYC for Makers, I visited the Sciencebarge in NYC, here's a bit about it and my photos!
The Science Barge is a prototype, sustainable urban farm and environmental education center. It is the only fully functioning demonstration of renewable energy supporting sustainable food production in New York City. The Science Barge grows tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce with zero net carbon emissions, zero chemical pesticides, and zero runoff.
The Science Barge Education Program focuses on sustainable food production and renewable energy resources. Following an introductory discussion on food systems and the concept of urban farming, students are led through an inquiry-based tour of the Science Barge, focusing on three main topics – food, water, and power. Topics on the tour include renewable energy, Hudson River ecology, reverse osmosis purification systems, pollination, integrative pest management, plant life cycles, hydroponics, greenhouse climate controls, aquaponics, vermiculture composting, oyster gardening, and constructed wetlands.
From May to October 2007, the Science Barge hosted over 3,000 schoolchildren from all five New York boroughs as well as surrounding counties as part of our environmental education program. In addition, over 6,000 adult visitors visited the facility along with press from around the world.
The Science Barge is currently open to the public and located at Pier 84, Hudson River Park (West 44th Street & 12th Avenue). Guided tours of the Science Barge run six days a week at the following times:
Public Tour Schedule:
Tuesday: 4.00pm
Wednesday: 4.00pm
Thursday: 4.00pm
Friday: 4.00pm
Saturday: 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm
Sunday: 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm
Public tours are free and operate on a first come, first serve basis. The tour duration is approximately 45 minutes. Continuing on the list of things to do, MAKE and learn about in NYC for Makers, I visited the Sciencebarge in NYC, here's a bit about ... more -
Mom, the giant snake is killing the sheep
After the disappearance of several of his sheep, a farmer set up an electrical fence around his pen and a week later... this MASSIVE snake is caught. Keep in mind that the wires are 10 inches (~25cm.) apart and the mouth almost clears 2 wires. WILD. After the disappearance of several of his sheep, a farmer set up an electrical fence around his pen and a week later... this MASSIVE s... more
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Endangered Animal Farmer
A Boston area farmer isn't raising the same old farm animals, she's raising the one's that are about to go extinct
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A Single Seed
DanTraveling
From Rural Hall, North Carolina.
We were passing through Kernersville, NC and saw this little white van with bold red letters and a phone number on the side.
It read "History Making Farming Author - On the move"
We had to find out what this meant and it led us to a farm in Rural Hall, NC to meet a wonderful storyteller on a mission. DanTraveling From Rural Hall, North Carolina. ... more -
Even Cows Hate Springing Forward!
Cows can't deal with the Daylight Savings Time switch. They're accustomed to getting milked every 12 hours, and the switch means they don't have more time to make that milk. Less milk means less for farmers to sell, so it's bad for farmers. Now, WHY do we still do this?! Arizona, Hawai'i, Guam, and Samoa have the right idea on this one. Cows can't deal with the Daylight Savings Time switch. They're accustomed to getting milked every 12 hours, and the switch means they... more
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Pig-farm killer conviction appeal
Canadian prosecutors are to appeal the second-degree murder convictions of serial killer Robert Pickton.
He was given life last month for the second-degree murder of six Vancouver prostitutes whose bodies he fed to pigs on his farm.
British Columbia's attorney general said the murders were premeditated and Pickton should face the more serious charge of first-degree murder.
Pickton still faces murder charges over the deaths of 20 other women.
Attorney General Wally Oppal said on Monday that he wanted the British Colombia Court of Appeal to order a new trial on all 26 counts of first-degree murder.
Canadian prosecutors are to appeal the second-degree murder convictions of serial killer Robert Pickton. ... more -
The Struggle For Recovery
A Brooks Institute Student Film: As more natural disasters occur, questions of Federal Policy for aid arise: is the system able to handle what it takes to recover? In this piece, a dairy goat farmer from San Diego, Calif., encounters numerous roadblocks while trying to secure aid for a federally protected creek that flows through the middle of her property. Should the County take responsibility for previous decisions to deny her requests for firebreaks in this over-grown area, or must she take on the forces of erosion on her own? A Brooks Institute Student Film: As more natural disasters occur, questions of Federal Policy for aid arise: is the system able to han... more
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Okinawa, Japan 7: Nakijin Castle and Village
James Knott follows the backroads of Nakijin Village and finds some unique insects and some loud ones. He then heads to Nakijin Castle for a lesson in the history of the region.
Okinawa is a sub-tropical island in southern Japan. James Knott explores the geography, history, people and culture of this unique place in a series of podcasts. Tune in, learn, and enjoy!!!
Please comment, rate and subscribe to my videos. I'm using any feedback I can get to help me make a documentary about visiting Okinawa. James Knott follows the backroads of Nakijin Village and finds some unique insects and some loud ones. He then heads to Nakijin Castle... more -
Farming in Nebraska
A video I made 15+ years ago of me and my family farming in Nebraska. Like many small family farms it shows the life cycle of a dryland wheat crop from the time its planted to the time its sold on the Chicago Board of trade and then it starts all over again. A video I made 15+ years ago of me and my family farming in Nebraska. Like many small family farms it shows the life cycle of a drylan... more
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Urban underground farms
An underground rice and vegetable field has been planted beneath an office building in Tokyo's Otemachi business district. This urban farm - in what used to be the vault of a major bank - is maintained using computer-controlled artificial light and temperature management. It was brought into being by a personnel company as a means of providing agricultural training to young people who are having trouble finding employment and middle-aged people in search of a second career.
New Use for Former Bank Vault. The hi-tech vegetable patch, called Pasona O2, is located in the Otemachi Nomura Building in the Tokyo district of Otemachi, where many major corporations have their headquarters. The building, which has 27 floors above ground and five below, used to be home to Tokyo Life Insurance and Resona Bank (formerly Daiwa Bank). But these firms have left, and office space in the building is now leased to several different companies. This project was launched by the temporary staffing agency Pasona Inc. When Pasona moved its headquarters to this building, it decided to lease the second basement floor - formerly the Resona Bank vault - and turn it into a vegetable garden. An underground rice and vegetable field has been planted beneath an office building in Tokyo's Otemachi business district. This urban ... more -
Farm Girls
Ute City Farm is a small, all-girl organic greens farm in Colorado. This pod is about the friendships created there, as well as the importance and process of local farming. Ute City Farm is a small, all-girl organic greens farm in Colorado. This pod is about the friendships created there, as well as the im... more
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Mr. Woo, the Chinese robot farmer
Mr Woo, a rural Chinese farmer taught himself to build fun kinetic robots. Woo's totally untrained, but his little electric bots are extremely sophisticated and often hilarious Mr Woo, a rural Chinese farmer taught himself to build fun kinetic robots. Woo's totally untrained, but his little electric bots are e... more
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When Farmers go bad
He attacked police with a muck spreader (Seen left) and was eventually brought in by SWAT
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