United States. Department of Agriculture

16 mm - 00:12:00

Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:14:00 Explores the potential uses of wind energy to generate electricity for farm and home use. Power for water pumps, irrigation pumps, dairy farms, milking parlors, home heating and cooling, refrigeration for crop storage

Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:19:00 [red shifted] USDA FS Fire training film. Hand tools, technique, safety, fire lines, teamwork, Pulaski, axe, shovel, hoses, mop-up kit, backpack trombone pump, chainsaw, crosscut saw, brush hook, McLeod tool, and fusee are demonstrated F.S. 694-B

Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:24:45 Demonstrates efficient materials-handling systems and warehouse designs for wholesale distributors of fresh fruits and vegetables. Five systems for receiving and storing, three for assembly and truck loading are presented. Low-cost handling methods are described for a variety of used types of materials-handling equipment. Sound management practices and an efficient warehouse design are described and illustrated.

Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:10:00 Presents clearly and in detail methods of harvesting both tall and short grasses. Mechanical changes required to permit the use of a standard combine are shown and discussed; also several methods of seed cleaning. Attention is called to the value of native grass seed in the soil and water conservation program. Recommended audience: Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers.

Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:01:24 Super Critical Carbon Dioxide Extraction Process; extraction methods, costs 24001017

Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:18:00 How to improve the quality of hay by cutting it at the right stage of growth; curing it properly in order to preserve the green color and thus save the vitamins; and retaining the leaves to save the proteins. High-grade hay is more palatable and nutritious, and costs less in labor, seed, transportation and storage than does low-grade hay.

Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:13:00 A training film showing the various ways the small helicopter has proved valuable and how its use must be wisely managed by trained personnel and coordinated with other air and ground equipment.

Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:00:30 2 copies - small reels - each containing a 30 second and a 10 second version of a PSA asking individuals to volunteer for the Forest Service. 82FS-26

B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:14:13 Illustrates conditions and techniques for growing and harvesting hemp and hemp seed; manufacture and use of hemp fiber and coarse cloth for military applications