United States. Department of Agriculture

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:15:00 A picture on the forest-products industry of Sweden. Shows the cutting and transportation by sleighs, trucks, electric railways, and waterways, of logs to the pulp- and saw-mills; cutting logs into lumber and pulpwood; the manufacture of wood pulp, paper and viscose; the conversion of viscose into rayon fibers.

Scope and Contents Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:12:30 This film shows how tree planting fits into America's agricultural Soil Bank program. Interestingly Illustrated are the values of tree plantations in conserving soil and water, in providing shelter for wildlife and recreational opportunities for the farm family, and as source of additional farm income. Nursery and tree-planting practices are shown. There are scenes depicting the types of cropland eligible for planting in trees under the conservation reserve...

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:12:00 A narrative story of the planting of field windbreaks and shelterbelts in the prairie States, where farmers cooperated with the United States Forest Service in on of the most unusual tree-planting programs ever undertaken in an effort to reclaim land ruined by wind and drought. Trees planted in 1935 are proving their value in the protection of crops and soil. Study guide available on request.

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:20:00 Designed to aid in eradicating tuberculosis from poultry and swine. Discusses the occurrence of the disease, especially in the North Central States where it is most prevalent; shows that it is transmissible from poultry to swine; describes symptoms, and the appearance of affected tissue; recommends a procedure for eradicating the disease, thereby saving millions of dollars to farmers, and conserving the food supply.

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:24:30 Over the years, millions of American family farmers have turned to the Farmers Home Administration for guidance and financial aid to help solve their problems. Here is the story of man helping man—the FHA and the Quincy farm family—a chapter in Rural Areas Development in the Sixties. A dramatic story, suitable for both rural and urban audiences.

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B/W - Silent - 16 mm - 00:25:00 This film is divided to 4 reels. Film depicts a new farm family and how 4-H helps them adjust to the local community through meetings, social activities and moral support.

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:11:00 A plant-pest detection training film showing foreign insects which could be introduced into the United States. Prepared primarily for employees of Agricultural Research Service and other entomological training personnel.

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:11:00 A filmograph (filmstrip on motion picture film) telling the story of the watershed protection work of the Soil Conservation Service. It Explains how conservation land treatment and the construction of small upstream structures lessen the threat of flood damage and benefit the farming community. The work done on Sandstone Creek in Oklahoma is used to demonstrate this program.

Scope and Contents Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:16:00 A training film for administrative and forest-fire control personnel who supervise and participate in slash disposal operations. Slash, an accumulation of natural and manmade debris, creates a serious fire hazard when untreated. Explains use of fire as part of the entire slash treatment job and demonstrates techniques and procedures. Illustrates multiple-use management considerations, objectives and standards, treatment plans, preparations, and burning in a...

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:01:28 Fluidized Bed Combustion, Amending Soil 24000617