The most popular programs for the Agriculture Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=191 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 02:15:02 GMT Witnesses spoke about the American agricultural sector's reliance on foreign, and often undocumented, workers to pick fruit and vegetables on America's farms. Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert appeared in character to testify. Mr. Colbert was part of a United Farm Workers campaign calling on unemployed Americans to take jobs in the agriculture sector. As part of the program he spent a day laboring at a vegetable farm in New York in August 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295639-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Author, autism advocate, and animal scientist Temple Grandin talked about her life, career, and body of work. Topics included autism, how she thinks in pictures, and her work with animals. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Temple Grandin is an animal science professor at Colorado State University and a consultant and designer of livestock handling facilities. She was diagnosed as autistic in 1950. A video clip was shown of her talking to people as she signed books at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 14, 2009. Temple Grandin is the author of over eight books, including [Emergence: Labeled Autistic] with Margaret Scariano (1986), [Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from My Life with Autism] (1995), [Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals] (1997), [Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism] with Kate Duffy (2004), [Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior] with Catherine Johnson (2005), [The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's] (2008), [Humane Livestock Handling: Understanding Livestock Behavior and Building Facilities for Healthier Animals] with Mark Dessing (2008), [Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals] (2009). Includes program ID 284911-4 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289706-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smith calls animal rights activism a quasi religion that maintains equality between animals and people. He argues that human obligation to other humans is more important than any obligation to other animals. The event was at the Discovery Institute in Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292864-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chandler Goule talked about the the impact of the economic downturn on small farmers, and how the new food safety bill will affect them. Mr. Goule also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a week-long "Washington Journal" series on food policy in the U.S. The other parts can be viewed on program identification numbers 297267-5, 297273-5, and 297258-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297262-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297262-5 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Will Allen recounts his career change from a former professional basketball player and executive at Proctor and Gamble to urban farmer. In 1993, Mr. Allen bought a two-acre plot of land in close proximity to Milwaukee's biggest housing project. From this initial purchase, Mr. Allen created an urban farm that now grows forty tons of vegetables and raises 100,000 fish that can feed ten thousand people a year. Will Allen talked about the work of his organization, Growing Power, in developing community food systems to allow everyone access to fresh, safe, affordable and nutritious foods. The program opened with a video. Mr. Allen showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306190-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Greenlaw spoke about her book, [The Lobster Chronicles: Life on a Very Small Island], published by Hyperion. Sebastian Junger wrote about her experiences as a swordboat captain in his book, [The Perfect Storm], and an actress portrayed her in the subsequent film. [The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey] is her own account of that lifestyle. After 17 years at sea, she returned home to an island off the Maine coast with a population of 70 year-round residents, 30 of whom were her relatives. [The Lobster Chronicles] is about her experiences there. She moved back in with her parents and became a professional lobsterman, and she had hopes of finding a husband and having children. But all did not go as planned. She had difficulty catching the lobsters, and she failed to run across any eligible bachelors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172089-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Hal Herzog, psychology professor at Western Carolina University with a focus on anthrozoology, human-animal relations, questions why people have certain reactions to different animals. The author examines the moral issues that many face when recognizing why they eat certain animals and share their homes with others. Mr. Herzog reports on how many animals are seen differently throughout the world, the politics of using animals for medical research, and the psychological make-up of animal hoarders. Hal Herzog presented his book at Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville, North Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295710-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ricardo Cortes talked about his book, [A Secret History of Coffee, Coca and Cola], in which he chronicles attempts to prohibit the use of coffee and coca in the U.S. and around the world. He also talked about the secret deals made by top U.S. anti-drug official, Harry Anslinger, to keep the Coca-Cola company supplied with coca while simultaneously pushing to ban its use worldwide. He spoke at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310282-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a memorial service for the victims of the April 18, 2013, explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The service was held at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312365-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312365-2 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gene Dattel talked about his book [Cotton and Race in the Making of America: The Human Costs of Economic Power] (Ivan R. Dee, Publisher; September 25, 2009). Gene Dattel, who worked at Morgan Stanley and Salomon Brothers, presents a social and economic history of the role of cotton in the United States. The greatest export crop of the country for 130 years, its cultivation fed the textile industry and allowed the U.S. to broker independent trade with Europe. However, the production of cotton was also marked by slave labor and the author recounts that the prevalence of slavery was linked to where cotton was often grown. He was joined in discussion by civil rights activists Carver Randle and Lee Daniels. This event was held November 11, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. CT at the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, Mississippi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291162-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about competition along the food supply chain. Topics included the relationship between food producers and the small group of large firms that buy most of their products. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296981-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the safety and regulation of bagged, pre-washed, or "ready-to-eat" produce. Topics included the proposed nationalization of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (CALGMA), the relationship between private industry and government in regulating these products, legislation to prevent "ready-to-eat" related [E. coli] outbreaks, and the economic, environmental, and food safety impacts of that regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288106-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Eric Jay Dolin presents a history of the American fur trade. First documented by Henry Hudson during his journey to America in 1609, the abundance of what Hudson deemed "good furs" led to European colonial interest and conflicts over its ownership. Mr. Dolin profiles several of the fur trades key players throughout its history, from Thomas Jefferson's interests in seeing the fur trade grow past the Mississippi to John Jacob Astor, America's first multimillionaire, whose fortune was built on fur. Eric Jay Dolin showed many slides as he discussed his book at University Book Store in Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294941-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wenonah Hauter, organic farm owner and executive director of Food and Water Watch, talked about her book, [Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food an Farming in America], in which she argues that agribusinesses, such as ConAgra, Kraft, and Tyson, have hurt small farmers, marginalized the health of crops, and limited consumer choices. The author presented her thoughts on how America's agricultural system should be reformed at Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310369-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT James McWilliams talked about his book [Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly] (Little, Brown and Company; August 15, 2009). In his book Mr. McWilliams argues that a compromise must be found between the argument of food production liberals, who believe in eating locally grown, organic produce and corporate agribusiness proponents who support the mass production of genetically altered food. While eating locally is important, Professor McWilliams argues, he also says it is not a viable way to feed millions of hungry people around the world. He argues that part of the solution could be a broad pattern of regionally integrated, technologically advanced, middle-sized farms. He talked about many aspects of food production including food miles, meat production, organic farming, pest management, aquaculture, and energy costs. He responded to questions from members of the audience. James McWilliams was a fellow at Yale University's Agrarian Studies Program from 2003-2008. His books include [Revolution in Eating: How the Quest for Food Shaped America]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288719-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jerry Hagstrom discussed how the drought will affect crop and food prices, and the nation economy as a whole. The drought and intense heat, affecting nearly the entire U.S., has caused a huge loss of crop yields. Hagstrom discussed that consumers are unlikely to see price changes in the immediate future, but they should expect prices to rise later in the year. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307188-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307188-5 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kirby chronicles the difficulties of families that live adjacent to mass animal farms, covering the political, health, economic and legal issues of trying to battle a different aspect of agribusiness - those who breed animals for food. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292861-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT George Washington University professor Marcy Norton talked about her book, [Sacred Gifts, Profane Pleasures: A History of Tobacco and Chocolate in the Atlantic World]. She was interviewed at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301403-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301403-6 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Price Charles spoke at a food conference hosted by the [Washington Post]. In his speech, he criticized government subsidies for large-scale agriculture, and spoke against industrial pollution and global dependence on oil. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299330-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Safran Foer and Frank Bruni spoke about their books about food in an affluent country. They focused on the place of meat and other food in the culture and ways of thinking and acting about food. They debated ethical questions about eating meat, which runs the gamut from factory farms to vegetarianism. Topics included the treatment of animals, environmental aspects, and the economic impact on less affluent people of an end to factory farming. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Abigail Pogrebin moderated. Novelist Jonathan Safran Foer is the author of [Eating Anmials] (Little, Brown and Company; November 2, 2009). In his book about his decision to become a vegetarian he explores the stories Americans use to justify their eating meat-eating habits. Former [New York Times] restaurant critic Frank Bruni is the author of [Born Round: The Secret History of a Full Time Eater] (Penguin Press; August 20, 2009). His book about his relationship with food includes his battles with eating disorders. "Who Knew Food Could be So Fraught?" was a 7:30 p.m. panel on Monday, December 7, 2009, at the JCC in Manhattan. It was part of Abigail Pogrebin's interview series "What Everyone's Talking About." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290684-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Hackett and Tracy Leskey talked about the economic cost of the brown marmorated stink bug, accidentally brought to the U.S. from China in the late 1990s and now found in 30 states. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Since 2010, the federal government has spent more than $2 million on combating the problem. Mark Seetin talked by telephone about the stink bug problem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301609-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301609-4 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wayne Pacelle talked about the mistreatment of animals and what needs to be done to stop it. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was hosted by Barnes and Noble Booksellers in downtown Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. The on-screen date is incorrect. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299199-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Vilsack talked about global food safety. He also spoke about ways that the agriculture industry can provide biofuels to meet increased energy demands and lessen the effects of global climate change. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300005-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Jefferson purchased a 1,334 acre tract in Virginia, known first as "Indian Camp" and then later named Morven, as a testing ground for various agricultural methods and labor systems that presented alternatives to slavery. Scholars presented new research that reflected on Jefferson's motivations, his relationship with anti-slavery visionary William Short, and their exchange of ideas on how to best manage this land. They presented their papers, some using graphics. Then Professor Gordon-Reed served as respondent before leading a discussion as they responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299612-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Vilsack spoke spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing about his department's efforts to combat the nation's biggest drought since 1988. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307122-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307122-2 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rowan Jacobsen talked about [Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of the Honeybee and the Coming Agricultural Crisis] (Bloomsbury USA; September 16, 2008). The book explores the death of 30 billion honeybees in the northern hemisphere and the ramifications this loss has on agriculture. Mr. Jacobsen reports that honeybees pollinate one third of American crops and due to Colony Collapse Disorder, many hives are being transported around the world to avoid an agricultural collapse. He responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. Rowan Jacobsen is the author of [A Geography of Oysters] and [Chocolate Unwrapped]. His writing has appeared in several publications, including the [New York Times] and [Culture and Travel]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282334-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pendergrast talked about his book [Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How it Transformed Our World], published Basic Books. The book examines the role of coffee in world events starting with its origins in Ethiopia in the 15th Century, its role in the development of Central and Latin America, and its prominent role in American society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151209-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jay Kirk recounts the life of taxidermist and conservationist Carl Akeley (1864-1926). At the end of the 19th century there was growing concern among many in the scientific community about the depletion of several species due to over-hunting. Still years from proper photographic equipment, Akeley and his ilk championed taxidermy in the hopes of preserving animals for future study. Mr. Kirk recalls Carl Akeley's many hunting expeditions in Africa with the likes of Theodore Roosevelt and P.T. Barnum and his decision later in life to stop hunting and create sanctuaries for animals to live and be studied. Jay Kirk showed many pictures during his discussion of his book at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296520-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296520-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified on the the state of the rural U.S. economy. The majority of the hearing was focused on the furloughs resulting from sequestration budget cuts and their impact on meat inspections. Secretary Vilsack said that furloughed meat inspectors would not affect food safety but would have a significant ripple effect on food production with plant closures and rising food prices. He also reiterated the urgency of passing a farm bill in 2013. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and took effect March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311319-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Investigative journalist Doug Fine looks at the financial benefits of legalizing cannabis, which he argues would add close to $100 billion to our economy. He showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience at Harborside Health Center in Oakland, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308028-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308028-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) talked about what was next on the Farm Bill, after a small part of it was passed as part of the fiscal cliff package, with the bulk of it unpassed. Some analysts see difficulty passing the farm bill 2013, and Senator Stabenow had been critical of the farm measures approved as part of the fiscal legislation. Senator Stabenow also talked about her views of prospects on other Senate legislation and Senate operations such as the filibuster. After the senator left, the reporters discussed her responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310218-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Author Frederick Kaufman talked his book, [Bet the Farm: How Food Stopped Being Food], on the influence of the financial industry, large food corporation, and federal policy on food as a form of commerce. He argued rising food prices around the world resulted from food being packaged and sold as a commodity on international trading markets. Mr. Kaufman also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310227-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310227-5 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee met to mark up the 2012 Farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305647-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Members spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307002-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Peter Laufer looks at the network of hunters, traders, and customers who constitute the nefarious business of international animal smuggling. He spoke at Village Books in Bellingham, Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295999-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295999-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee met to mark up the 2012 Farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305647-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305647-2 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senators Deb Stabenow (D-MI) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) talked about the farm bill they are working on together. The legislation advanced on June 7 past a cloture vote, and was expected to be debated in full the following week. The bill would replace the longtime program of subsidies to farmers with crop insurance and a program that would pay farmers if their income from crops falls below certain levels. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306492-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A case study by the American Society for Environmental History illustrated the changing perspectives on dams with a discussion on the possibilities presented by large-scale dam removal in the Klamath River Basin. Dam historian D.C. Jackson opened the program with a slide presentation of background information. Then producer/writer Stephen Most talked about the controversy and showed a clip of his documentary film [River of Renewal]. Residents and interest groups involved in the controversy over water use presented their points of view and responded to questions from members of the audience. Nancy Langston moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293262-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Elaine Weiss talked about her book [Fruits of Victory: The Woman's Land Army of America in the Great War] (Potomac Books; December 31, 2008). From 1917 to 1920 the Woman's Land Army sent thousands of women to work on American farms during World War I. These "farmerettes" were considered shocking as they challenged conventional thinking on what was "proper" work for women to do, their role in wartime, how they should be paid, and how they should dress. They became very popular but after the war they were forgotten. Ms. Weiss talked about how she researched the movement as well as its history. She showed slides during her presentation and led the audience in singing the Land Army March. She also responded to questions from members of the audience. This Noontime Lecture of the 75th Anniversary Author Lecture Series was held Wednesday, October 7, 2009, in the Jefferson Room of the National Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289424-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jane Goodall talked about her book [Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink] (Grand Central Publishing; September 2, 2009). Ms. Goodall opened her talk with the call of a chimpanzee. During the talk, Ms. Goodall described several people around the world who were successfully saving endangered species. A poster of a condor was displayed. She also talked about the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots network, which helps young people identify problems in their communities and take steps to solve them. Children from the local Washington chapter, accompanied by music, flew a giant peace dove puppet made from recycled sheets, promoting the United Nations International Day of Peace. She also responded to questions from members of the audience following her remarks. This event on September 9, 2009, in Georgetown University's Gaston Hall was co-sponsored by 10 university and student groups. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, is the author of many books, including [In the Shadow of Man; Reason for Hope]; and [The Chimpanzees I Love]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288835-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Richard Ellis talked about his book [On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear] (Knopf; November 17, 2009). He argues in the book that the extinction of the polar bear does not have to be inevitable. He explains the reasons the U.S. government refuses to list the polar bear on the endangered species list and why he believes that decision must be reversed. After a talk, illustrated by slides, he responded to questions from members of the audience. Richard Ellis is a marine conservationists and marine artist. His books include [Imagining Atlantis] and [Tuna]. He has also published articles in [Audubon], [National Geographic], [Discover], [Smithsonian], and [Scientific American]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290558-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Vilsack spoke about the state of the agriculture industry. Among the issues addressed were the impact of the drought on farm states and food prices, disaster aid for farmer and ranchers, and the future of the farm bill. Reports indicated that 2012 was the hottest year recorded in the U.S. The Department of Agriculture says 1,584 counties in 32 states were designated as primary disaster areas. Following the interview journalists commented on his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307536-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hillenbrand talked about [Seabiscuit: An American Legend], published by Random House. The book tells the story of a jockey, a trainer, and an owner who all overcame different obstacles on their way to finding victory with an unlikely horse to become a champion Thoroughbred racehorse. The book also describes America during Seabiscuit's era and the conditions facing many during the Great Depression. She was interviewed and also answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167011-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House Agriculture Committee began markup of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Bill. This portion of the hearing was joined approximately 5 minutes after the committee reconvened. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312763-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312763-2 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Carr talked about the book he co-wrote, [Hollowing Out the Middle: The Rural Brain Drain and What it Means for America] (Beacon Press; October 1, 2009). In the book the authors reported their research in a small Iowa town where the exodus of the most educated young people threatens the future of such towns and of small-town life in America. Also, the large-scale departure of the young people leaves behind a largely immigrant, segregated population taking the low-paying jobs, making small middle-American towns look more and more like inner cities. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at this event at the Sumner Public Library at 7:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Patrick J. Carr is an associate professor of sociology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. He is also the author of [Clean Streets]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289950-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Aaron Woolf talked about the documentary film [King Corn], of which he is the director and one of the producers. The film is about two friends with no agricultural background who decide to go to Iowa and plant an acre of corn and follow it through the production cycle. The documentary discusses the federal role in corn planting, as well as the large impact that feed corn has on the daily diet in the United States. Clips from the documentary were shown and Mr. Woolf discussed the current Farm Bill in the context of corn production. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205400-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cohost of the publicTV series "The Endless Feast," Anna Lappe, andheracclaimed environmentalistmother Frances Moore Lappe discuss the impact on the environment of what one choose to eat by examining in-depth the trip from the farm to the dinner table. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293304-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293304-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman talked about their book [Enough: Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty] (PublicAffairs, 2009) in conversation with former Ambassador Carolyn Curiel. They also responded to questions from members of the audience at the [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294033-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294033-4 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Department officials and livestock producers testified about the state of the U.S. livestock industry. They focused on the rising cost of feed prices for livestock farmers, free trade agreements, the livestock export market, and the proposed regulations of food suppliers. They also talked about programs to foster innovation and economic growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300256-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Author Richard Rhodes shares his thoughts on the current state of American agriculture in [Farm: A Year in the Life of an American Farmer], published by Simon and Schuster. His experience is based mainly on a nine-month period he spent with a Missouri farm family, alias Tom and Sally Bauer and their children. During that time he found "how different farming and farmers are from the stereotype. Tom fixed machines. He worried about the genetics of his animals. He dealt with the types of soils he had and what nutrients they needed. He was remarkably competent at everything he did and he kept it all in his head." Rhodes goes on to discuss federal farm programs, which he feels are aimed at helping agri-business and not the individual farmers. Also, he talks about the virtues of the American farmer and how the entrepreneurial spirit of farming continues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10416-1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT