Save the soil

United States, 1937

Film
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A general discussion on the problem of soil conservation. Various ways in which soil can be conserved and protected are demonstrated, including: terracing; cover-cropping to prevent erosion; crop rotation; use of manures and commercial fertilizers.

Credits

director

Raymond Evans

production company

Division of Motion Pictures Extension Service

Language

English

Duration

00:10:27:00

Colour

Black and White

ACMI Identifier

28200

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soils

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil conservation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soils

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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