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Shows matching ‘food and agriculture’

Small Farms, Big Future

post thumbnail Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

We go to California, America’s leading producer of fruits, vegetables, and dairy, to see some examples of how the nation’s agricultural industry is slowly but surely moving away from factory farms.

Redefining Human Rights:
The Case for Food, Health Care & Housing

post thumbnail Monday, February 15th, 2010

Are food, housing, and health care human rights? A round table discussion about the right to healthy food, the right to housing, and the right to healthcare. Do Americans have these, and if not, what’s standing in the way?

The Crisis Made in Haiti

post thumbnail Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

In the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in recent history, we look at Haiti’s history with the United States, the militarization of American relief efforts, and the economic policies that have contributed to the devastation of Haiti’s capital city.

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Making Contact’s 2009 Year in Review

post thumbnail Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Two wars continued, the economy remained in freefall, and as hardship ensued, people crafted creative solutions. We look back at some of the most compelling stories we brought you during 2009, and find out where things are headed for 2010.

Native Harvest in a Modern World

post thumbnail Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

An agricultural renaissance has taken root among the Taos Pueblo people in New Mexico. Sustainable agriculture is returning, after years of unhealthy food, poor health and obesity. Rita Daniels brings us a story of rebirth and renewal.

How We Survive: Sprouting Up in Empty Breadbaskets

post thumbnail Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The irony of food poverty in California’s agriculturally rich Central Valley and a look at community gardens popping up in food deserts. We also explore a project bringing healthy food to low income neighborhoods in Oakland, California.

Dateline Havana: The Future Of Cuba

post thumbnail Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

We look at how Cuba brought about equality for symphony musicians and it’s efforts to feed itself through the world’s largest organic farming experiment.

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