Crops News Ag literacy videos help inform consumers By AGDAILY Contributors Published: October 29, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Image courtesy of MSU Follow AGDAILY Follow @AGDAILYMedia Ag literacy videos help inform consumers American agriculture currently employs 24 million workers. In the 1930s, one American farmer fed four other people. Today, one farmer feeds 155 people. Modern farming practices that allow family farmers to be environmentally and economically viable make this feat possible This MSUE Extension project takes the viewer through production, harvest, and handling of blueberries and grapes to increase ag literacy. Pick your own blueberries This video follows Michigan blueberries through production to pick-your-own harvest. Blueberries are a popular pick-your-own item, providing a fun, on-farm experience for many. Processing blueberries This video follows Michigan blueberries through production, harvest, grading, sorting, freezing, and packing. Fresh is best with blueberries This video follows Michigan blueberries through production, harvest, sorting, grading, and packing. Grapes: from our family to yours This video follows Concord juice grapes through production, harvest and processing. Sponsored Content on AGDaily Related Florida becomes first state to ban lab-grown meat sales Luke Bryan’s 2024 Farm Tour includes new, special guests Rhode Island beef plant to pay $20K in fines for labeling fraud A look at Maryland’s farm-themed license plate U.S. House bill aims to help keep Black farmers on their land USDA addresses studies evaluating avian influenza in beef Crops Safe, sustainable SoyFoam takes chemical hazards out of firefighting foam Pennsylvania farmer, 31, dies in weekend silo collapse Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of April 29, 2024 U.S. Department of Labor finalizes farmworker protection rule Livestock Florida becomes first state to ban lab-grown meat sales Rhode Island beef plant to pay $20K in fines for labeling fraud USDA addresses studies evaluating avian influenza in beef Colorado ranchers to receive $20K in nonlethal wolf deterrence Lifestyle Ag on Instagram: The week’s best photos on May 3, 2024 Luke Bryan’s 2024 Farm Tour includes new, special guests A look at Maryland’s farm-themed license plate Massey Ferguson holds 8th annual Sowing Good Deeds contest The views or opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and may not reflect those of AGDAILY.