Eating offers us an intimate connection with the soil. Food journalist Michael Pollan describes the nutrient cycle that starts and ends with dirt.
Video: Michael Pollan, “The Farm Bill”
Published July 13, 2012
Subject: English, History, Science, Social Studies
Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Place of Learning: Kitchen Classroom, Academic Classroom
Resource Type: Lessons
Grade Level: Grade 1, Grade 2 , Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, College/University, Adults/Professionals
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The Farm Bill sets the rules for how food is produced and consumed in America. Food journalist Michael Pollan explains why everyone should care about this important legislation.
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Like a good drumbeat, cooking can be spontaneous, creative, and fun. Chef Jamie Oliver riffs on the pleasures of simple cooking.
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Understanding the story of our food means tracing its path from seed to table. Author Michael Pollan explains the biology and ecology of industrial and sustainable food chains.
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