Trees to Tame the Wind, 1940
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1940
Creator
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
Repository Details
Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository
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