Seth Watkins, a fourth-generation farmer at Pinhook Farm in Clarinda, Iowa, is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. He champions land and natural resource stewardship, focusing on

Seth Watkins, a fourth-generation farmer at Pinhook Farm in Clarinda, Iowa, is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. He champions land and natural resource stewardship, focusing on water quality and restoring prairies, woodlands, and riparian corridors. His overarching mission is to build an equitable food system that values equality, inclusion, and accessibility.

Through conservation practices, Seth promotes healthy, diverse landscapes, aiming to prevent future shortages of nutritious food and clean water. He contributes to this mission by serving on the boards of several nonprofit conservation organizations, including the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Iowa Learning Farms.

Seth lives with his wife, Christy, and their two children. This profile relates to a TEDx talk. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This excerpt is from a panel presentation at the Business In The Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility, held in November

This excerpt is from a panel presentation at the Business In The Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility, held in November 2010.

The panel featured experts including James Quincey (The Coca-Cola Company), Sir Stuart Rose (Marks & Spencer), and Gerard O'Neill of Amarach Research.

O'Neill highlighted how marketers' 'pricing trap' hinders sustainability initiatives. He argued that while price accounts for only 30% of a purchase decision, emotion and feelings drive 70%. Emphasizing trust and the social environment is crucial for consumers to move beyond price-driven choices.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed a "lethal obstacle" in the Rio Grande, comprising saw blades and netting, designed to injure border crossers. This installation, highlighted by Laiken

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed a "lethal obstacle" in the Rio Grande, comprising saw blades and netting, designed to injure border crossers. This installation, highlighted by Laiken Jordahl of the Center for Biological Diversity, has already led to bodies being discovered in the river.

Jordahl condemns Abbott's initiative as a "death trap" for both people and wildlife, driven by "racist politics" and implemented for a "photo op." These actions have transformed the U.S.-Mexico border into a dangerous zone.

Read more: What Texas Should Learn From Arizona’s Border Failure

The Natural History Institute Speaker Series presents Dr. Mariana Altrichter, a javelina researcher and conservation biologist. Learn about Arizona's often-misunderstood collared peccary, covering

The Natural History Institute Speaker Series presents Dr. Mariana Altrichter, a javelina researcher and conservation biologist. Learn about Arizona's often-misunderstood collared peccary, covering its fascinating social habits, ecology, and behavior. The talk will also highlight its vulnerable relatives, threatened by deforestation and poaching.

Dr. Altrichter, originally from Argentina, holds an MS in Wildlife Conservation and a PhD in Natural Resources and Cultural Anthropology. With 30 years of research, she focuses on biodiversity conservation, wildlife use by indigenous communities, and macroeconomics' impact on livelihoods. She is co-Chair of the IUCN Peccary Specialist Group and has researched peccaries in Central and South America since 1997.

Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang intervention and re-entry program,

Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang intervention and re-entry program, presented his talk, "Lessons from the Field: Kinship as an Intervention."

He was joined by David Vasquez and Ruben Ruiz, two "homies" from his program. This event, held on February 6, 2017, was hosted by the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture.

"Spearfishing: A Living History" explores the tradition of spearfishing through the eyes of Jason Bisonette, a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. The film highlights

"Spearfishing: A Living History" explores the tradition of spearfishing through the eyes of Jason Bisonette, a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. The film highlights Jason's dedication to providing his son, Samuel, with an Ojibwe education, empowering him to become a provider for his family and community.

Produced by Wisconsin Media Lab, this film features Finn Ryan as Producer/Director and Lukas Korver for video and editing, with music by Asche & Spencer. Originally published on May 29, 2014, follow "The Ways" on Facebook and Twitter for more.

This video from the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board features Kat Becker and Tony Shultz, third-generation