United States. Department of Agriculture

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:12:15 A documentary of the ceremonies honoring the first privately owned woodland in the Nation to be officially designated a "Family Forest." The good management procedures used in this Maryland farm woodland have resulted in profit for the owners and helped the economy of the State and Nation by conserving natural resources.

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:22:00 Depicts the conception, growth, maintenance, and harvesting of a Victory Garden on the Holder family farm of Northern Maryland.

Scope and Contents Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:13:45 This is the story of the USDA veterinarian and his role today in safeguarding the health of America's meat and poultry supply. Since 1870 the vigilance of the Federal Veterinarian at borders, sea ports, airports in every state and many a foreign country has increased the health of our country and improved the quality of its food. This film is the story of his work in identifying animal diseases and controlling and eradicating their spread in today's world of...

Scope and Contents Sound - 16 mm - 00:28:00 Photographed in the Pacific Northwest, this picturesque film shows the multiple use benefits to be obtained from our National Forests. Pictures the natural beauty and healthful recreation that may be enjoyed by all - - trail riding in the wilderness, family picnics beside trout streams and skiing on snowy slopes. Shows how timber grows, is harvested and replenished; how water is conserved, and how range and wildlife flourishes, Containing beautiful photography of...

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:19:30 Forest and Rangeland Management. Forest Service, State and private cooperation. Establishing land management targets. RPA - Resources Planning Act RCA - Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act

Scope and Contents Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:23:00 'Don't bring them back alive!' the U. S. Department of Agriculture cautions tourists going abroad this summer. This film explains to travelers how plant and animal diseases and pests can be unwittingly carried from one country to another. Those already brought in to the United States from foreign shores cost BILLIONS of dollars to American agriculture and consumers annually. The film show how Mr. and Mrs. Traveler can help customs inspectors combat these...

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:31:16 Recounts earlier styles of architecture of the American farmstead.

Scope and Contents Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:13:30 Dramatic photo macrography and animation combine to tell the unusual story of an army of ants making inroads in the South today. This natural color film records the life cycles of the imported fire ant, so named because of its sting of fire. Step by step this motion picture reveals the 4 major adult forms of the imported fire ant. Dramatic scenes show the ant in action, sinking its jaws into flesh and injecting venom from its stinger. The camera takes you on...

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Color - Silent - 16 mm - 00:08:00

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:27:00 This beautiful new color motion picture surveys some of Alaska's vast natural resources - - wildlife, timber, water and fertile soil. It touches her ancient culture, her modern industries. It glimpses some of her rarer wealth - - natural gas and gold. Guardian of her bounty is the U. S. Forest Ranger. He manages her natural resources so that this generation and those to come may enjoy recreation and wildlife, and the untouched wealth for a richer tomorrow.