At the Clifford E. & Melda C. Snyder Research & Extension Farm, Rutgers researchers take a pivotal step in their USDA-funded basil breeding project -- planting disease- and chilling-resistant varieties in the field. Directed, filmed, and produced by me.

Plant breeder Ava Medberry explains why breeding chilling tolerance will improve basil growing across the country. This groundbreaking research could make basil more resilient and accessible for farmers everywhere. Filmed by Shaniya Utamidata and me, edited by me.