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• Region: All Regions
• ASIN: B0013Q66AS
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Editorial Reviews

History of Farming and Agriculture in America is 4 classic films on DVD. Agriculture USA- 1950-Sponsored by the USDA, this film explores the growing agriculture market in the US. The film begins with the modern history of agriculture in America and then explores the improvements in technology and pesticides that have led to higher yields and productivity. This item is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives Audio/Visual: sound, b&w Running Time: 27 minute Miracles From Agriculture (1960)- Presents today's supermarkets as the showplaces of agriculture; discusses methods of improvement in the growing, handling, processing, and shipping of food products. This item is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives Producer: U.S. Department of Agriculture Audio/Visual: Sd, C Run time: 12:49 Science and Agriculture: The Soy Bean (1952)- Describes the interdependence of science and agriculture in modern life. Explains how the soy bean was cultivated in China and then introduced in the United States. Describes the plant's characteristics and its value to soil conservation. Produced by Erpi Classroom Films, Inc. in collaboration with W.L. Burlison, Ph.D, University of Illinois. This item is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives Producer: Erpi Classroom Films Inc. Audio/Visual: sound, b&w Run time: 11:00 Seed for Tomorrow (1947) Seed for Tomorrow (1947)- Promotes a union of farmers and agricultural workers. This item is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives Producer: Public Affairs Films, Inc. Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W Run time: 20:02..NOTE: The historical films are old in nature, so you may see small imperfections that you would not see in a modern production.