August 2000 Update Notice: A new Special Reference Brief (SRB 2000-04), published July 2000, amends the 1995 Brief of the same title. It describes videocassette titles added to the National Agricultural Library (NAL) collection since 1995, and continues efforts by the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) to provide access to non-print resources related to alternative agriculture: sustainable farming systems and practices, specialty crops, on-farm enterprises, and direct marketing techniques, as well as associated environmental topics. A special effort has been made to add titles pertaining to aquaculture, a topic that has been added to AFSIC's scope since 1995.
Using the July 2000 directory in conjunction with the 1995 volume, provides a relatively complete listing of all videos related to alternative agriculture currently in the NAL collection. A video title from the 1995 volume is repeated in this volume ONLY if it was originally cited as "on order", and now has a full NAL catalog record including an NAL call number.
Mary V. Gold
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
National Agricultural Library
Agricultural Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
TITLE: Videocassettes in the NAL Collection Pertaining to Alternative Farming
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1995
ENTRY DATE: August 1995
EXPIRATION DATE:
UPDATE FREQUENCY:
CONTACT: Jane Gates
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
National Agricultural Library
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ISSN: 1052-536X
United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library
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Videocassettes in the NAL Collection Pertaining to
Alternative Farming Systems
SRB 95-03
Special Reference Briefs
Videocassettes in the NAL Collection Pertaining to
Alternative Farming Systems
Special Reference Briefs: SRB 95-03
Updates SRB 92-14
Raymond Stevens and the Volunteer Staff of the
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
July 1995
National Agricultural Library Cataloging Record:
Stevens, Raymond
Videocassettes in the NAL collection pertaining to alternative
farming systems.
(Special reference briefs, 1052-536X ; 95-03)
1. Alternative agriculture--Bibliography. 2. Videocassettes. 3.
National Agricultural Library (U.S.)--Catalogs and
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I. Title.
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Videocassettes in the NAL Collection Pertaining to Alternative
Farming Systems
PREFACE
Increasingly emphasis today is on oral and/or visual
communication, as shown by the Library's rapidly expanding
collection of videorecordings, audiocassettes, slide photographs,
and other media. The videorecordings on this list were selected
because they contain practical and helpful information relating to
alternative farming practices.
The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) is one
of several information centers at the National Agricultural Library
(NAL) dealing with special aspects of the U.S. food and fiber
producing system. AFSIC is jointly supported by NAL and the
Congressionally-mandated Sustainable Agriculture Research and
Education (SARE) program.
AFSIC's products and services provide information on the methods
and techniques of alternative and sustainable farming systems to
researchers, extension workers, educators, farmers, and the
interested public. Among the publications offered free on
request are bibliographies listing current literature, derived from
AGRICOLA, the Library's comprehensive bibliographic
database. A "List of Information Products" is available.
Copies of this bibliography may be made or distributed without
prior approval. The inclusion or omission of a particular
publication or citation should not be construed as either
endorsement or disapproval.
For further information or to request a copy of any AFSIC
publication, send the title and number and a self-addressed gummed
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-- VIDEOCASSETTES --
See also: July 2000 addendum, SRB 2000-04.
"Agriculture and ground water contamination: problems and
prevention" /prepared by the Dept. of Resource Development,
Institute of Water Research, Michigan State University
1 videocassette (19 min.): sd., col.: 1/2 in.
[East Lansing, MI]: the University, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1462
Describes ground water contamination from agricultural
applications of pesticides, fertilizers and livestock manures, and
excessive irrigation. Demonstrates how best to prevent these types
of contamination by testing soil and preparing a soil nutrition and
management plan that will aid in avoiding
overapplication.
"Alive and well: sustainable soil management" /produced in
cooperation with Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension
Program, University of California, Davis, and Mendocino County
Office of Education Regional Occupation Program
1 videocassette (35 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Davis, CA: University of California Visual Media, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1617
Looks at sustainable and organic methods used on several
livestock, grain, vegetable, vineyard and fruit orchard
operations, both large- and small-scale, in California.
"Alternative agriculture: growing concerns" /produced by U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service
1 videocassette (19 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.Washington, DC: The
Service, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 479
An introduction to Low Input/Sustainable Agriculture known as LISA.
Offers a discussion of the major points for and against the
sustainable agriculture movement, by leading spokespersons. The
LISA program is now called Sustainable Agriculture Research and
Education (SARE).
"Basic horseshoeing principles"
1 videocassette (55 min.): sd. col.; 1/2 in.
LaPorte, CO: Butler Publishing and Tools, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1904
Another in a series from Butler on shoeing horses, cattle hoof
care, and training oxen. Demonstrates the essential details for
novice horseshoers, that include trimming, cold shoeing and foot
care. Available from Butler Publishing & Tools, PO Box 1390,
LaPorte, CO 80535.
"Basic organic gardening" /with Alton Eliason
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 612An informally taped classroom
presentation by a long time organic gardener. This tape
discusses techniques that have proved to be effective over the
years. (see note B)
"Basic T.E.A.M. with llamas" /featuring Marty McGee
1 videocassette (112 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Olympia, WA: Hartworks/Juniper Ridge, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1770
Presents the Tellington-Jones Equine Awareness Method (T.E.A.M.) of
training llamas. Available for purchase from Hartworks/Juniper
Ridge, P.O. Box 1278, Olympia, WA 98507.
"Beautiful lawns-without chemicals" /with Mike Talbot
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 599
An informally taped classroom presentation with slides, aimed at
the homeowner. Audience participation includes some questions from
lawncare professionals. (see note B)
"Bee breeding: the search for the perfect honeybee"
1 videocassette (29 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA : Bullfrog Films, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 845
A visit with Brother Adam at Buckfast Monastery in England. A
highly entertaining and informative story about the world's
foremost bee breeder.
"Beekeeping" /with Dick Bonney
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 603
An informally taped demonstration using an active hive. The tape
covers the basics and answers the questions a beginner would ask.
(see note B)
"Better land...better water" /produced by Soil Conservation Service
1 videocassette (53 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
[Washington, DC]: USDA Video & Teleconference Division, [1990]. NAL
Call No: Videocassette no. 1081
Demonstrates how to improve the moisture content of soil by
planting wind breaks, plugging abandoned wells, testing for soil
nitrates, methods for planting, and encouraging growth of
grasses.
"Bio-dynamic gardening: a how-to guide"
1 videocassette (59 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Wildomar, CA: Bokajo Enterprises, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1732
Demonstrates how to grow vegetables and fruits in home gardens
without using chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
"Biological control"
1 videocassette (25 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
San Diego, CA: Media Guild, production for the Open University,
BBC-TV, 1986.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1178
An educational film for high school and college biology classes,
filmed in England. It shows how biologists study insect pests and
their enemies in order to plan a biological control program.
Focuses on a twenty year study of the winter moth, an oak tree
pest, which was inadvertently introduced into Nova Scotia. There
is a good balance of theoretical discussion, field work, and
laboratory experiment in the presentation.
"Biological control: a natural alternative"
1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col.;1/2 in.
Capitol Heights, MD: National Audio/Visual Center, Video and
Teleconference Division, USDA, [198?].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1335
A video about the work of USDA scientists in the study of
biological pest control methods. Moving back and forth from the
lab to the farm with interviews of scientists and farmers, the film
shows how beneficial insects can be used to control other insects
and noxious weeds. It includes excellent close-up
photography of insects at work. (see note H)
"Biological control of vegetable pests" /with Pam Moran
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 601
An informally taped classroom lecture with slides. The
presentation follows a vegetable garden through the growing season,
discussing the pests at each stage and organic control techniques.
(see note B)
"Biological control of weeds in Montana"
1 videocassette (17 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[Bozeman, MT]: Montana State University, 1993.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 2049.
Reports on measures being taken to combat noxious weeds of
European origin, e.g. knapweed, leafy spurge, dalmatian toadflax,
by importing from Europe natural enemies of these weeds.
Researchers from Montana State University's Western Agricultural
Research Center, Entomology Research Laboratory, and the USDA
Rangeland Weeds Laboratory describe their progress and the future
of biological weed control.
"Biopesticides: toward a cleaner environment"
1 videocassette (20 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[New York]: [M.J. Walters], 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 902
An informal video documentation of the first use of a genetically
engineered baculovirus to control an agricultural insect pest. The
video begins with an explanation of the genetic modification, then
shows brief scenes of each step in the field work.
Demonstrates how scientists carry out experiments on alternative
agriculture techniques.
"Building an organic soil"
1 videocassette (31 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1362
Discusses composition and types of soil, moisture content, and how
to keep organic matter in balance with other constituents for
healthy soil.
"Buying the farm for horticulture: site it right"
1 videocassette (12 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + manual by Allan
Carr (45 p.)
Brisbane, Australia: Queensland Dept. of Primary Industries, 1986.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1753
A guide for new farmers or experienced farmers considering new
enterprises. Contains useful advice for choosing land crops, e.g.,
topography, soil drainage, water quality and quantity, climatic
factors, equipment requirements, and other assessments. Contains
photos, illustrations and drawings of soil types, ground cover and
slope, wind barriers, and mapping. Although designed for
conditions in the Australian state of Queensland, the film and
accompanying manual offer ideas and suggestions that may be used in
other areas.
"Changing U.S. farm policy"
1 videocassette (17 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Gates Mills, OH: Griesinger Films, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1336
Edited from the National Conference on Organic/Sustainable
Agriculture, held in Washington, DC, March 16-17, 1989. Presents
the case for converting to sustainable agriculture. The video moves
between clips from lectures, discussions, and question and answer
periods. Barry Commoner, Jim Hightower, and Fred
Kirschenmann are among the speakers presented.
"Circle of plenty" /produced by Bette Jean Bullert and John de
Graaf
1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1987.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 585
A visit to Common Ground biointensive research farm. Reviews the
agricultural crisis in the developing world and presents the
biointensive method as an alternative to modern factory farming.
"The close to nature garden"
1 videocassette (25 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1982.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1068
"The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops but the
cultivation and perfection of human beings" (M. Fukuoka).
Produced by the Rodale Institute and narrated by Vic Sussman,
National Public Radio's garden correspondent, this is a visit to
the Japanese farm of Masanobe Fukuoka. The author of The One Straw
Revolution, Fukuoka has been an organic farmer for fifty years.
Rotating a clover cover crop with barley and rice during the year,
he does not plow, cultivate, or add outside nutrients to the soil.
"Commercial rabbit production" /produced by the Agricultural
Extension Program at North Carolina A&T State University
1 videocassette (11 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Greensboro, NC: The Program, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 856
Interviews with farmers and agricultural experts on supplementing
farm income with a commercial rabbit operation. The show
discusses the advantages and challenges of starting a rabbitry as
well as housing, feeding, and care of the rabbits. (see note C)
"Commercial vegetable production" /a production of the
Cooperative Extension Program, Fort Valley State College
1 videocassette (15 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Fort Valley GA: The Program, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 817
Interviews with growers and agricultural extension specialists who
discuss advantages of starting a small vegetable farm and
challenges to expect. Covers production and marketing topics.
(see note C)
"Common ground" /a co-production of the National Audubon Society,
Turner Broadcasting System, & WETA-TV, Washington, DC
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Washington, D.C.: WETA, 1987.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 522
An excellent introduction to sustainable agriculture techniques
highlighting field crop, livestock and dairy farms, organic and
reduced chemical farming. Also discusses larger environmental and
health issues.
"Common sense pest control for the home & garden"
1 videocassette (11 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Berkeley, CA: distributed by BioIntegral Resource Center, [198?].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1177
An introduction to integrated pest management for the homeowner and
small gardener. The narrative covers monitoring in the yard and
garden and alternative control methods. Rodents, birds, insects,
and plant disease pests are discussed.
"Composting"
1 videocassette (15 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in. + 9 p. guide. Disc
label is titled, Compost.
Santa Cruz, CA: University of California, Santa Cruz, Agroecology
Program Farm & Garden, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1722
Explains the various uses of compost; how to prepare and apply it
to gardens, planting boxes, and farming plots.
"Composting for farms" /with Maarten van de Kamp
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 593
An informally taped classroom presentation with slides. Covers
basic composting methods and equipment including large scale
compost handling on the farm. (see note B)
"Connections: animals, people & biotechnology"
1 videocassette (19 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in
Chicago, IL: Luminair; distributed by Monsanto Company,
Biotechnology Education,
St. Louis, MO, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 721
An introduction to industry's view on the uses of biotechnology in
animal science and veterinary medicine. Shows how
biotechnology methods can improve the effectiveness and safety of
veterinary pharmaceuticals. Discusses growth stimulators and
direct manipulation of gene stocks and the use of biotechnology in
animal studies to advance human medicine.
"Conservation on your own" /produced by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service in cooperation with the
National Association of Conservation Districts
1 videocassette (55 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + 3 brochures in
folder
[Washington, DC]: The Service, [198?].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 673
A Soil Conservation Service how-to video demonstrating
conservation techniques. Topics include contour plowing, residue
tillage, strips, terraces, and windbreaks. Comes with
supplemental brochures and a handbook. (see note H)
"Conservation on your own" /produced by Soil Conservation Service
1 videocassette (40 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
[Washington, DC]: Soil Conservation Service, [1993]. Distributed by
National Audiovisual Center, 8700 Edgeworth Dr., Capitol Heights,
MD 20743-3701
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1624
Offers advice and methods for measuring and managing crop
residues, controlling small gullies, laying out windstrips and
field windbreaks, and field stripcropping.
"Conservation tillage" /produced by Ohio Cooperative Extension
Service and Ohio State University
1 videocassette (18 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
[Columbus, OH]: Ohio State University, 1987; distributed by San
Luis Video Publishing,
PO Box 6715, Los Osos, CA 93412.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1799
Discusses the ecological and financial advantages of ridge
tilling and no-till cropping systems. Shows how soil erosion,
compaction, and operating costs can be reduced.
"Controlled grazing"
1 videocassette (18 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.; Farming for the
Future: A Farmer-to-Farmer video series
Lewiston, MN: Land Stewardship Project, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1223
Interviews with cattle, dairy, and sheep farmers who use various
methods of rotational grazing. Discusses feed quality,
elimination of chemicals, and reductions in cost and labor. (see
note F)
"Conversation for a sustainable society"
1 videocassette (43 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
Gates Mills, OH: Griesinger Films, 1993.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1846
Selections from a panel discussion held in Aspen, CO in September
1992, sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Institute. Participants
include Dennis Meadows, David Orr, Claudine Schneider, Robert
Gillman, Amory and Hunter Lovins, Dana Jackson and Thomas Michael
Power. Topics cover a wide range of issues, including: decline of
capital growth and possible global collapse of capital;
spending on trying to maintain a renewable resource base; global
warming; designing energy systems; barriers to innovation; and
scenarios for change.
"Conversations on sustainable forestry"
1 videocassette (84 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Corvallis, OR: Forestry Media Center, Oregon State University,
College of Forestry, [1991].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1514
Produced by the Starker Lecture Program (for 1990) and Oregon
State's Sustainable Forestry Program. Interviews with Ross
Squire, an Australian silviculturist, who discusses the forestry
issues in his area, such as economically feasible regeneration,
growth rate, and cooperative efforts among diverse groups
involved in forestry and wood products; Niels Elers Koch, a Danish
forester, provides a view of the forestry tradition in Europe and
comparisons between that tradition and what he sees happening in
the U.S.; and Robert Lee, a University of Washington social
scientist, who has studied the effects on people and communities
dependent on timber-related jobs, caused by
displacement or disruption of timber industries.
"Cover crops" /a Blue Moon Production
1 videocassette (18 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Lewiston, MN: Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1447
Another in the Farming for the Future: A Farmer-to-Farmer Video
Series (see note F). Minnesota farmers recount their experiences
and methods in using cover crops to combat weeds, hold soil
moisture, and prevent erosion.
"Cultural weed control in vegetable crops"
1 videocassette (18 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Demonstrates shallow cultivation, pre-irrigation, flaming,
mulches, grazing animals, special tools, and other alternative
methods for weed control in row crops.
"Deep organics" /with Stuart Hill
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 611
An informally taped classroom presentation with overhead
projection. Hill's philosophical approach to political,
environmental, and health problems reflects the environmental
movement known as "Deep Ecology" from an organic agriculture point
of view. (see note B)
"Direct marketing for small farmers"
1 videocassette (11 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Greensboro, NC: North Carolina A&T State University, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1752
Another in the series, Ways to Grow (see note C). Demonstrates
different marketing strategies for small farmers that include
cooperative markets, roadside markets, pick your own.
"Earth ponds" /produced by Tim Matson
1 videocassette (48 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Thetford Center, VT: Earth Ponds Co., 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1493
Demonstrates how ponds are designed and built; the several uses for
ponds, e.g., irrigation, landscaping, hydropower,
aquaculture, and wildlife attraction.
"Efficient water management in the landscape"
1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Explores the relationships between plants and soil and water.
Includes information on soil structure, water retention, types of
irrigation, and other aspects of water management.
"Energy in alternative agriculture"
1 videocassette (47 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Lewisburg, PA: [Central Pennsylvania Energy Center], 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1339
Using statistics on the total energy input to support
conventional agriculture, this video introduces various
alternative farming methods as a way to reduce the nation's
consumption of petroleum.
"Environmental enrichment: advancing animal care" /produced by
Countrywise Communications
1 videocassette (37 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + folder
w/booklets.
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England: Universities Federation for
Animal Welfare, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1327
Explores the needs of animals in captivity (livestock, pets, zoo
animals), and offers suggestions for tending to their needs and
improving the environment.
"Everyone's business"
1 videocassette (21 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
[Montreal]: The National Film Board of Canada, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
A profile of the Churchill Park Greenhouse, a small business and
producer of vegetables for both retail and wholesale markets, and
the problems encountered in production and marketing. Most of the
employees are either disabled or otherwise disadvantaged.
"Excellence in agriculture"
1 videocassette (20 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Marine-on-St. Croix, MN: Land Stewardship Project, [1989].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1329
Narrated by Eddie Albert, presents the concept of land
stewardship. Farmers share their experiences and methods of farming
by natural methods of enriching the soil and curtailing the use of
agricultural chemicals.
"A farm tour" /presented by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm
Association
1 videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
New Vienna, OH: Shoe String Productions, [1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1681
Tours organic farms in Ohio and describes the process of becoming
a certified organic grower.
"Farmer to farmer: strategies for sustainable agriculture"
/presented by Rodale Institute
6 videocassettes (180 min.): Field crops; Rotational grazing;
Vegetables; IPM for vegetables and small fruits; IPM for apples;
High value marketing: sd., col.; 1/2 in. + 1 video resource and 13-
page viewing guide.
Frederick, MD: Rooy Media; Distributed by Rodale Institute, Emmaus
PA, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1212
1. Field Crops: Interviews with farmers and agricultural experts on
manure management, crop rotation, cover crops and green
manures, weed control, and crop scouting. Also discusses
converting from chemical based farming to sustainable, low or no
chemical farming. (see note A)
2. Rotational Grazing: Interviews with farmers and agricultural
researchers discussing controlled grazing on permanent pasture.
Covers pasture layout and fencing systems, watering methods and
pasture maintenance, and the economic advantages of this
practice. (see note A)
3. Vegetables: Interviews with growers who have lowered or
eliminated chemicals on their fresh market vegetable farms.
Discusses soil improvement techniques, crop rotation, and weed and
insect control. Gives ideas on how to make the transition to
organic vegetable farming. (see note A)
4. IPM for Vegetables and Small Fruit: Interviews with farmers and
agricultural experts on using integrated pest management to reduce
pesticides. Discusses basic techniques for pest
infestation assessment, timing of sprays, and advanced control
strategies aimed at eliminating chemical pesticides. Control of
weeds, insects, fungal and other disease pests are included. (see
note A)
5. IPM for Apples: Interviews with apple growers and agricultural
experts on integrated pest management in the orchard.
Demonstrates a variety of insect traps for monitoring pest
populations, pesticide management, and non-chemical pest
controls. (see note A)
6. High Value Marketing: Interviews with farmers and agricultural
experts on successful small farm ventures that increase farm income
through direct marketing, specialty crops, and activities that add
value to raw goods. Ideas range from large marketing cooperatives
to roadside stands. (see note A)
"Farmers helping farmers" /Bullfrog Films presentation; produced by
the National Film Board of Canada
1 videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1179
The story of 25 farm families from Prince Edward Island, Canada,
who have taken it upon themselves to help farmers in Tanzania and
Kenya. Shot in Africa and Canada, the film shows that the
contrasts in farming practices can be overcome by the Canadian
farmers deep understanding of their profession and by their natural
desire to give assistance to other farmers. Small
amounts of money, wisely given, made a real change in the lives of
the farming communities in Tanzania and Kenya.
"Farming alternatives: innovation on Northeast farms" /produced by
Nancy Grudens-Schuck
1 videocassette (14 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.,
[Ithaca, NY]: Cornell University Farming Alternatives Project,
[1989]
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 665
Some innovative ideas for increasing income through specialty
products and services. Includes organic farm products, deer
farming, and a discussion on developing new farming enterprises.
"Farmland forever" /produced by Florentine Films
1 videocassette (18 min.): sd., col.: 1/2 in. + folder
w/booklets.
Washington, DC: American Farmland Trust, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1360
Discusses protecting farmland from the pressures of
nonagricultural development and growth by purchase of development
rights (PDR). This procedure consists of purchasing a deed
restriction that limits the use of land to agricultural purposes.
Farmers sell development rights but retain ownership and use of the
land. The value of development rights is the difference between
the value of the property as farmland and what it would be worth
for non-farm development. The difference in value is paid to the
farmer with funds raised from bonds and eases the burden of
escalating property values that result in higher taxes. Looks at
experiences with this method and the financial
implications.
"Field corn scouting in the upper Midwest" /produced by the Dept.
of Agricultural Journalism in cooperation with
Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension Service; with John
Wedberg
1 videocassette (18 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in., + user's guide
Madison, WI, The Service, 1986.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 305
A training film on identifying diseases, insect pests, and weeds in
corn as part of an integrated pest management program.
"Field of greens" /produced by Rogers Community 20
2 videocassettes (110 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Organic Growers, 1992. Available from
Canadian Organic Growers, Box 6408, Station J, Ottawa, Ont. K2A 3Y6
Canada.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1660
Reports on successes of Canadian organic farmers and gardeners in
marketing their products. Interviews farmers and researchers on
the design of the new family farm. Discusses pest control, storing
rare plant seed varieties, and tending endangered
livestock species.
"First steps: moving toward sustainability: economic management" 1
videocassette (26 min.): sd., col.; 3/4 in.
[Ames, IA]: Iowa State University Extension; producer, Brian L.
Menz, [1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1236
Using good management a farmer can balance profit with
environmentally sound farming to improve farm life and help make a
better world for us all. Shows how land, labor and capital
resources must be properly managed. Includes research projects and
farming methods that demonstrate the use of sustainable agriculture
management tools. (see note D)
"First steps: moving toward sustainability: livestock management
(hogs)"
1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
[Ames, IA]: Iowa State University Extension; producer, Brian L.
Menz, [1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1234
Visits several large hog operations to demonstrate different ways
of minimizing the environmental effects of hog confinements in
agriculture. All styles, from free range and pasture methods to
total confinement plans, are shown to be compatible with
sustainable agriculture and environmentally sound practices. (see
note D)
"First steps: moving toward sustainability: machinery management"
1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col.; 3/4 in.
[Ames, IA]: Iowa State University Extension; producer, Brian L.
Menz, [1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1232
Sustainable methods of tillage, planting, weed control and
harvesting with machinery are reviewed. Both setup and operation
techniques are demonstrated as they apply to the cash crop and
livestock farmer. (see note D)
"First steps: moving toward sustainability: nitrogen management" 1
videocassette (25 min.): sd., col.; 3/4 in.
[Ames, IA]: Iowa State University Extension; producer, Brian L.
Menz, [1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1235
Using the concerns over water pollution in farm wells and urban
drinking water supplies, this video shows how manure and chemical
fertilizer applications can be managed in an environmentally sound
and agriculturally sustainable way. Economic
considerations are balanced with ecological considerations
through careful management of nitrogen. (see note D)
"First steps: moving toward sustainability: pest management" 1
videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 3/4 in.
[Ames, IA]: Iowa State University Extension; producer, Brian L.
Menz, [1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1237
Demonstrates methods for controlling insect and plant pests in ways
that lessen the impact of farming techniques on the
environment. A variety of management practices are shown for both
crop and animal farming operations. (see note D)
"First steps: moving toward sustainability: soil management"
/produced and directed by Brian L. Menz
1 videocassette (27 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
[Ames, IA]: Iowa State University Extension; producer, Brian L.
Menz, [1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1233
This film uses the Conservation Plan requirement of the Federal
Food Security Act of 1985 to focus on good management practices for
maintaining soil fertility. Conservation tillage, no-till systems,
rotation and strip cropping, and controlled grazing are some of the
methods demonstrated. Maintaining a healthy soil biology and
minimizing chemical input are stressed throughout the film. (see
note D)
"For the common good: preserving private lands with conservation
easements" /The Land Trust Exchange
1 videocassette (16 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
Bar Harbor, ME, The Exchange, [198?].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 66
Visits Freeport, ME, Missoula, MT, and the Chesapeake Bay region of
Maryland and Virginia to illustrate placing private land into a
conservation trust to protect against uncontrolled development.
The program highlights some of the same problems facing
proponents of sustainable agriculture.
"Fragile harvest"
1 videocassette (49 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1986.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 618
Examines the loss of genetic diversity in crops in breeding for
high yields and uniformity, increased costly dependence on
agrichemicals, and the elimination of indigenous plant varieties.
Uses experiences in Ethiopia, Turkey, Peru, and North America.
"Garden Song" /with Alan Chadwick
1 videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Santa Rosa, CA: Arthur Mokin Productions, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
A look at the philosophy and views of Alan Chadwick, master
gardener and proponent of the biodynamic French intensive method of
agriculture.
"Gardening nature's way: organic gardening, step 1"
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Burbank, CA: Earth to Earth Productions, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1754
The first of two cassettes that offer guidance on creating
healthy pest-free gardens without using toxic chemicals and promote
the growth of beneficial plant and soil organisms.
"Gardening nature's way: natural pest control, step 2"
1 videocassette (40 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Burbank, CA: Earth to Earth Productions, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1755
The second of two cassettes that provide advice on gardening
without using toxic chemicals.
"Genetic engineering: an organic response" /with Jack Doyle and
David Glass
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 594
An informally taped classroom presentation of the political,
philosophical, and agricultural implications for organic farming.
(see note B)
"Genetic engineering: the nature of change" /produced by the
Monsanto Company
1 videocassette (16 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.Elmira, NY,
Educational Images, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 650
An introduction to the industry's view on recombinant DNA
techniques in agriculture. Discusses the engineering of plants and
animals for higher yields and resistance to pests and
diseases. Also touches on the use of biotechnology in the
production of pharmaceuticals for human medicine.
"Getting the most from your garden: raised beds for high yields"
/Rodale Press; [produced by] Intuition, Inc.
1 videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1981.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1062
Focuses on raised bed, intensively managed organic gardening.
Narrated by Vic Sussman, National Public Radio's gardening
correspondent. Deep digging, rowless planting, composting, and
other raised bed techniques are demonstrated.
"Good enough to eat" /produced by Barrie Oldfield for the
Relaxation Centre of Queensland
1 videocassette (58 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Lesmurdie, Western Australia: M.B. Oldfield & Sons, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1460
Follows a group of Australian farmers on tour studying organic
farming in California. Topics include soil building, making
compost, cover cropping, crop rotation, fertilizing, controlling
pests and weeds, irrigation. Looks at production methods for fruit
and vegetables and cattle raising.
"Greenhouse management" /with Colleen Armstrong
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 602
An informally taped classroom demonstration with slides and
representative plants. Greenhouses for the home gardener and the
commercial grower are included. (see note B)
"Growing concerns: the future of America's farmland" /produced by
Maguire/Reeder; American Farmland Trust
1 videocassette (14 min.): sd., col.;1/2 in.
Washington, D.C.: The Trust, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 415
Voice-over still photographs discusses the problem of loss of
farmland and some public and private solutions.
"Growing forage crops" /production of the Cooperative Extension
Program, Fort Valley State College
1 videocassette (15 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Fort Valley, GA, Cooperative Extension Program, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 816
Introduction to forage crop production on a small scale. Covers
economics and farming methods through interviews with farmers and
extension specialists. (see note C)
"Growing herbs" /with Kathy Morris
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 600
An informally taped classroom demonstration with slides and
representative plants. The presentation was specifically aimed at
organic farmers. (see note B)
"Growing pains: rural America in the 1980's" /presented by the
Conservation Foundation
1 videocassette (30 min.): sd., col. with b&w sequences; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA, Bullfrog Films, 1980.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 238
Shows the impact of people buying country property for second homes
or retirement during the real estate boom of the 1980's.
Highlights concerns for the preservation of farmland near cities
and the impact of the changing way of life on rural communities.
"Growing raspberries" /with Jean Iversen
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 610
An informally taped classroom presentation with slides. Covers all
aspects of organic raspberry growing. (see note B)
"Growing shiitake mushrooms" /produced by the Agricultural
Extension Program, North Carolina A&T State University
1 videocassette (13 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Greensboro, NC: The Program, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 857
Presents the history of shiitake growing in the U.S. and through
interviews with agricultural extension specialists and growers
demonstrates cultivation and marketing for small scale farmers.
(see note C)
"Handling beneficial organisms on the farm" /produced by Bob Wise
1 videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.Fresno, CA,
Videowise, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1337
An excellent how-to video on the use of organic pest control agents
in an integrated pest management program. Discusses beneficial
organisms in the field, orchard, greenhouse, and on a livestock
farm.
"Handling livestock naturally" /produced by Agribase, Inc. and
Livestock Marketing Association
1 videocassette (14 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Kansas City, MO: AgriBase, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1334
Offers common sense advice about managing farm animals.
Discusses the visual fields of these animals and angles of
approach. Sticks and prods are often counterproductive and bruises
resulting from their use can reduce an animal's market value.
Emphasizes the advantages to using solid gates and chutes.
"How safe is our food?"
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + 1 folder.
[Pullman, WA]: Washington State University, College of
Agriculture & Home Economics, producers, John Francis, Drex
Rhoades, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1207
This tape of a video conference comes with a set of Extension
Service reports on such issues as pesticide contamination,
antibiotics and hormones in meat and milk, biotechnology and
consumer concerns. The summary conclusions of each segment though
positive about our food still support sustainable
agriculture and IPM methods and even organic farming to insure
wholesome food. The format of the tape is to present a brief
segment on the topic then return to the studio for a panel
discussion.
"How to make compost"
1 videocassette (15 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + 1 brochure. Santa
Cruz, CA: Agroecology Program, University of California, [1993].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (being processed)
A guide to processing and using compost.
"Hydroponics: an introduction to soilless agriculture"
1 videocassette (30 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Athens, GA: American Association for Vocational Instructional
Materials, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1216
Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil.
Presents a general overview of the topic and demonstrates
production methods, typical hydroponic crops, and economic
considerations for those interested in beginning a hydroponic
project.
"Inert alert: secret poisons in pesticides"
1 videocassette (17 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Eugene OR: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
(NCAP), 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1535
Stresses the risk to both consumer and environment from so-called
inert ingredients that chemical producers are legally able to keep
secret from the public. Available from NCAP, P.O. Box 1393, Eugene,
OR 97440.
"Integrated compost systems"
1 videocassette (34 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, 1993.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1798
Discusses both small- and large-scale processing of compost with
ideas on systems design and operation, including site location,
collection, processing, and use as a soil additive.
"Integrated pest management" /with Joe Clokey and Jim Harrigan 1
videocassette (25 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + list of sources (3
p. on 1 folded sheet).
San Luis Obispo, CA: San Luis Video Productions*, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 586
This program from California shows how to apply IPM techniques to
home flower and vegetable gardens. It is a good introduction to IPM
for a suburban audience who might find it hard to relate to a
presentation based on agriculture.
* now San Luis Video Publishing of Los Osos, CA.
"Integrated pest management for corn and soybeans"
1 videocassette (65 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + threshold guide
(point at which pest damage exceeds cost of control) and table of
contents.
College Park, MD: Cooperative Extension Service, University of
Maryland, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1381
Offers management and sampling techniques for corn and soybean
insects, diseases, and weeds.
"Integrated pest management in agriculture" /produced by Joe Clokey
and Jim Harrigan
1 videocassette (29 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 2048
Teaches the basic elements of IPM, including pest identification;
biological, physical, chemical and cultural controls; use of cover
crops and other techniques in developing pest management
strategies. Considers field crops, strawberry plots, and
vegetable production in understanding how to apply IPM at
different sites.
"Integrated pest management in greenhouses"
1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Examines the problems in greenhouse pest management. Offers ideas
for monitoring and dealing with greenhouse pests.
"Integrated pest management in the landscape"
1 videocassette (25 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Discusses strategies for implementing IPM in different
landscapes. Uses various sites where IPM has successfully been
used, e.g., Disney's Epcott Center, the Conservatory of Flowers in
San Francisco, as well as home gardens.
"Integrated pest management in turf"
1 videocassette (25 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Demonstrates how IPM can reduce pesticide use in turf care,
producing healthier surroundings and lower costs. Shows how to
monitor for insects, weeds and diseases.
"An introduction to ecological economics"
1 videocassette (45 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + 7 p. booklet. Gates
Mills, OH: Griesinger Films, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1676
From a conference, "Forging New Economics", held June 21-22, 1991,
in Madison, WI, sponsored by the Madison Institute.
Participants include former Senator Gaylord Nelson, Herman Daly,
World Bank economist, and John Cobb Jr., philosopher and
theologian. Discusses the relationship between social and
ecological justice and the debate between economics and ecology.
Stresses the need for ceasing to treat the earth, "...as if it were
a business in liquidation." Suggests measures for assessing long-
term economic welfare that considers qualitative as well as
quantitative factors of life, in contrast to the strictly
quantitative measurements of Gross National Product (GNP).
Considers values, growth, conservation, and the inevitable result
of living off natural capital.
"An introduction to rotational grazing"
1 videocassette (26 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. cassette label title:
"Grass dairying"
[?] North Star Productions, [199?].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1449
Wisconsin dairy farmers demonstrate modified versions of
intensive rotational grazing.
"
It's not just about vegetables"
1 videocassette (18 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Great Barrington, MA: Downtown Productions, 1986.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1706
Describes a cooperative truck farm near Berkshire, MA, as an
example of community supported agriculture.
"Kilowatts from cowpies: the methane option" /produced and
directed by Henry Mayer; written and edited by Susan Slanhoff 1
videocassette (26 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1981.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1074
Proposes that biogas, a useful by-product of organic farming,
should be included in any sustainable agriculture plan. Methane
can be extracted from animal and vegetable wastes as a power source
for some farm equipment and the solid residue can be used as
fertilizer or, if properly treated, fed back to livestock as a
protein supplement. Treated liquid effluent can be reused for stock
watering or barn cleaning or even to raise a cash crop of tilapia
fish. Applied to urban waste disposal, these techniques can tie
sustainable agriculture to sustainable modern living.
"Know your market first"
1 videocassette (14 min.): sd., col. w/some b & w; 1/2 in.
Greensboro, NC: Agricultural Communications, North Carolina A&T
State University, Cooperative Extension Program, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1800
Another in the series, Ways to Grow: Alternatives for Small
Farmers. Covers the primary elements in marketing farm produce,
including planning, pricing, promoting, and selling. (See note C)
"Landscape ornamentals" /a production of the Agricultural
Extension Program at North Carolina A&T State University
1 videocassette (15 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Greensboro, NC: The Program, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 854
Through interviews with growers, horticulturists, and agriculture
extension experts, this program discusses methods for growing
shrubs, trees, and other nursery plants outdoors. It covers
production and marketing for the small-scale farmer. (see note C)
"Large scale agriculture goes organic"
1 videocassette (81 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
French Creek, WV : Griesinger Films, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1332
Edited from the Committee for Sustainable Agriculture's 10th Annual
Eco-Farm Conference. Through a series of taped lectures, large-
scale produce growers discuss starting an organic farm and
converting a conventional operation to organic production.
"Life in the soil /Living soil part 2"; planned by International
Research Center for Nature Farming; produced by Sakura Motion
Picture Co.
1 videocassette (30 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Atami, Japan: MOA Productions, [199?].
NAL No: Videocassette no. 1363
This award winning film from Japan (in English) presents a
beautiful introduction to soil as a living system. As soil is the
basis of all farming, how to build and maintain healthy soil is the
basis of sustainable agriculture. Would make an excellent
presentation for a classroom or wherever a serious study of soil
biology was underway.
"Limited input farm systems"
1 videocassette: sd., col.; 1/2 in.Cedar Rapids, IA: Rural
Development Center, Kirkwood Community College, [1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1333
An introduction to a system for developing a management plan based
on minimizing inputs while maintaining or improving returns on
investment of time and capital. The plan is based on the analysis
of seven basic operations requiring some input, and aims at a
balance between long term sustainability and current needs of the
farm family.
"Living soil, an introduction to nature farming" /planned by
International Research Center for Nature Farming; produced by
Sakura Motion Picture Co.
1 videocassette (42 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
New York: MOA Productions, [1986].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 127
A prize winning film from Japan (in English). This is an
introduction to Mokichi Okada's nature farming system, a Japanese
organic farming style developed in the 1930's.
"Looking for organic America" /Rodale Press, Film Division;
producer, Burton K. Fox
1 videocassette (29 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1972.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1060
Contrasts giant agribusiness operations with organic farms to show
the differences in approach between the people who use these
opposite methods. Robert Rodale, Senator Gaylord Nelson, John
Todd, and other organic farming proponents appear in the film.
"Making the transition to organic farming" /with Paul Harlow, Bill
McElwain, and Steve Peters
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 615
An informally taped panel discussion among farmers with questions
from the audience. The panel talks about how regular cropland can
be certified for organic produce. (see note B)
"Mayan rainforest farming" /a film by Hans-Ernst Weitzel
1 videocassette (29 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1983.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1246
Filmed in the Yucatan where a German agricultural expert is
teaching a group of Mayan Indians to use sustainable farming
methods instead of the slash and burn system of tropical
agriculture. Based on traditions from pre-conquest farming, a
variety of food, fodder and cash crops is grown under and between
the trees of an orchard of tropical fruit. Manure from rabbits and
goats, along with plant residues, is used to make compost to
improve the soil. The narration is in English.
"Meat goat production" /a production of the Cooperative Extension
Program, Fort Valley State College
1 videocassette (11 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[Fort Valley, GA]: The Program, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 818
An Extension Service film on alternative projects for small-scale
farms. Visits several operations and interviews farmers and
agricultural experts on the management and economics of a meat goat
project. (see note C)
"My urban garden"
1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
New York: The National Film Board of Canada, 1986.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Carol Bowlby shows how to produce food in a limited space using
intensive organic gardening.
"Naturally fertile fields: increasing dairy profits through proper
manure management" /presented by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA);
Soil Conservation Service
1 videocassette (15 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Washington, DC: Office of Public Affairs, Video & Teleconference
Division, USDA, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1618
Demonstrates how to recycle manure from dairy cattle.
"New alchemy, a rediscovery of promise" /Flicker Productions;
producer and director, Lawrence Burke
1 videocassette (56 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1984.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 680
The New Alchemy Institute on Cape Cod is one of the oldest
organizations to apply scientifically sound research to organic
agriculture, alternative energy sources, and small-scale
aquaculture. Reflects the enthusiasm of the 1970s through a visit
to the Institute showing how it operated through the
seasons, interviews the founders and staff and explains various
projects. Includes a cameo appearance by Buckminster Fuller.
"Nitrogen management"
1 videocassette (12 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
Lewiston, MN: Land Stewardship Project, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1733
Another in the Land Stewardship Project's video series, Farming for
the Future (see note F). Focuses on how to test soil and avoid
excessive use of nitrogen, crop-nitrogen interaction, manure vs.
commercial fertilizer, the connection between nitrogen application
and water quality.
"Nourish the roots, gather the leaves: sustainable taro culture in
the Pacific"
1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii, Pacific Agricultural
Development Office, [199?].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 2047
Describes the cultivation of taro with emphasis on soil fertility
and conservation, pest and disease control, crop rotation, and the
use of appropriate technology.
"On American soil" /produced by the Conservation Foundation 1
videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, [1985].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1812
Appropriate for school grades 7-12 and adults. Reviews the history
of soil erosion and conservation in the U.S. Examines the dramatic
loss of top soil since the 1970s as the result of pressure on
farmers to increase production. Farmers, USDA workers, and
academic professionals offer assessments and
predictions.
"Oral history interview with Dr. James A. Duke" /by Jane Gates,
produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library,
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
1 videocassette (118 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + biography sheet +
information sheet.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, NAL, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 629
Dr. Duke is a lecturer, author, plant explorer, and USDA botanist
with the Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Maryland. He
is also a noted expert on herbs and alternative crop
plants.(see note G)
"Oral history interview with Dr. Charles A. Francis" /by Jane
Gates, produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library,
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, NAL, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 876
Dr. Francis is Director of the Center for Sustainable
Agricultural Systems at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. As
an author, lecturer and professor, Dr. Francis is an influential
spokesperson on behalf of sustainable agriculture. (see note G)
"Oral history interview with Dr. Wes Jackson" /by Jane Gates,
produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library,
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
1 videocassette (118 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.Beltsville, MD: U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture, NAL, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 731
Dr. Jackson, co-founder with Dana Jackson of The Land Institute in
Kansas, is a farmer, philosopher, and author of several
landmark books on the subject of sustainable agriculture. (see
note G)
"Oral history interview with Dr. Fred Kirschenmann" /by Jane Gates,
produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library.
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.Beltsville, MD: U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture, NAL, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 877
Dr. Kirschenmann returned to his 3000-acre family farm from the
world of academia and successfully converted it to organic
production. He is active in organic agriculture organizations and
in demand as a conference speaker. (see note G)
"Oral history interview with William Lockeretz" /by Jane Gates,
with an introduction by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural
Library, Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, NAL, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1217
Originally trained as a physicist, Dr. Lockeretz turned his
considerable research talents to environmental concerns,
especially as they influence agriculture. He is an original
thinker and a sought-after speaker who has long championed
sustainable agriculture. (see note G)
"Oral history interview with Jayne T. MacLean" /by Jane Gates,
National Agricultural Library, Alternative Farming Systems
Information Center
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, NAL, 1994.
NAL Call No.: Videocassette no. 1965
Jayne MacLean was Coordinator of the Alternative Farming Systems
Information Center, National Agricultural Library, from 1986 until
her retirement in 1993. She was cited as one of the first USDA
employees to openly support alternative agriculture.
"Oral history interview with J. Patrick Madden" /by Jane Gates,
produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library,
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, NAL, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1009
Dr. Madden was for many years a professor at Pennsylvania State
University. He was the first director of USDA's Sustainable
Agriculture Research and Education program, formerly known as LISA,
and helped to design and develop the new program. (see note G)
"Oral history interview with Dr. Paul F. O'Connell" /by Jane Gates,
produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library,
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
1 videocassette (47 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, NAL, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 732
Formerly the Deputy Administrator of the USDA's Cooperative State
Research Service, Dr. O'Connell provided leadership for the
administration of the Sustainable Agriculture (LISA) Program from
its inception in 1988 until 1991. (see note G)
"Oral history interview with Mr. Robert Rodale" /by Jane Gates,
produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library,
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
1 videocassette (69 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in., .
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept of Agriculture, NAL, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 670
Son of J.I. Rodale, the pioneer promoter of organic farming and
gardening in the U.S., Robert Rodale carried on his father's work
through publications, lectures, and inspirational leadership. He
built the family publishing company into a major entity. (see note
G)
"Oral history interview with Dick Thompson" /by Jane Gates,
produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library,
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in., .
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept of Agriculture, NAL, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1008
Mr. Thompson is a farmer who advocates and practices sustainable
agriculture techniques, sharing his knowledge through lectures,
workshops, and field days. He is a nationally known expert on
ridge tillage. (see note G). For additional details about Mr.
Thompson's methods and operations, see Walking the journey;
sustainable agriculture that works, previewed in subsequent pages
of this bibliography.
"Oral history interview with Garth Youngberg" /by Jane Gates,
produced by Jayne MacLean, National Agricultural Library,
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept of Agriculture, NAL, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1128
Dr. Youngberg, formerly employed by the USDA, is founder and
director of the Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative
Agriculture, and editor of the American Journal of Alternative
Agriculture. (see note G)
"The organic alternative" /produced by Grace Gershuny for the
Natural Organic Farmers Association of Vermont
1 videocassette (20 min.): sd., col., 1/2 in.
[Montpelier, VT]: Grace Gershuny, 1988
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1364
Discusses organic farming as practiced in the northeastern U.S.
Examines how to improve soil, recycle residues into compost, and
market organic products.
"Organic field crops: sharing the experience" /produced by the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
2 videocassettes (vol. I - 76 min.; vol. II - 88 min.): sd., col.,
1/2 in.
Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Organic Growers, [1993].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1731
Produced as a companion video to the "Organic Field Crop
Handbook." Topics include: making the transition from
conventional to organic growing, methods for improving soil
ecology, crop rotation, weed management, composting, and
marketing strategies. Inquiries may be made to Canadian Organic
Growers, Box 6408, Station J, Ottawa, Ont. K2A 3Y6, Canada.
"Organic gardening" /produced by WGBH-TV, Boston, MA
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[Alexandria, VA]: Distributed by PBS Video, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 488
An episode from the PBS television series, "The Victory Garden",
which includes a section on organic gardening. A visit to an
organic garden in New Hampshire demonstrates raised beds,
composting, and a solar greenhouse.
"Organic gardening: composting" /produced by Rodale Press
1 videocassette (11 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1972
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Demonstrates how to build a compost heap, what to use, and how to
apply it.
"Organic pest and weed control" /featuring Karen
Idoine...[et.al.]
1 videocassette (30 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 592
Selected portions from lectures and demonstrations by organic
farmers, interspersed with commentary, was edited from the
footage collected at an annual organic farming conference and
highlights some of the best of the conference.
"Organic poultry" /with Julie Rawson
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 614
An informally taped lecture with slides by the owner of a
commercial poultry farm. Covers chickens, turkeys, ducks, and
geese. Egg and meat production and hatchery services are
discussed. (see note B).
"Organic practices in the Northeast"
1 videocassette (30 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 608
Edited from footage collected from an organic farming conference
that highlights some of the best of the conference. Contains
selected portions from lectures and demonstrations by organic
farmers interspersed with commentary.
"Organic strawberry production" /with Eric Sideman
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 596
An informally taped lecture with slides. Covers home gardening and
commercial strawberry production. (see note B)
"Organic weed control" /produced by the Natural Organic Farmers
Association
1 videocassette (30 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: The Association, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1361
Excerpts from a workshop for organic growers held at Amherst
College in 1990. Discusses biological control and other organic
methods for managing weeds.
"Pasture primer: a hands on guide to controlled grazing"
/produced by David Pratt and Roger Ingram
1 videocassette (59 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + 6 p.
booklet/workbook.
[Oakland, CA]: University of California Cooperative Extension,
[1990].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1539
Examines the means for balancing plant and animal requirements and
maximizing growth of both plants and animal products from the land.
Considers the successful management of pasture ecology, e.g., stock
density, resting and grazing cycles, dealing with residues,
monitoring conditions, and responding to changes.
"Pest management USDA"
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 3/4 in.
[Washington, DC: USDA Extension Service], 1976.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 288
Presents a panel discussion and interviews with farmers and
agricultural researchers in eight states. Emphasizes the role of
agricultural research and extension in the successful application
of integrated pest management.
"Pesticide alert" /with Virginia Hildebrandt
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 607
An informally taped classroom presentation with slides. Covers many
organic methods of pest control. (see note B)
"Planting in the dust" /with Nancy Paddock
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Stillwater, MN: Land Stewardship Project, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1222
The problem of wind erosion presented as a one-act soliloquy by a
farm woman discussing her feelings about the land. The video ends
with a panel discussion on the meaning of the play.
"Plants with a purpose"
1 videocassette (10 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Salina, KS: USDA Soil Conservation Service, [199?].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1439
Describes the activities of the Plant Materials Center in
Manhattan, Kansas, that selects and develops plants to stabilize
erosion, improve grazing areas and forests, and enhance habitat for
wildlife.
"Pointless pollution: America's water crisis" /written and
directed by Wayne Ewing
1 videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + 1 study guide Oley,
PA: Bullfrog Films, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 887
Narrated by Walter Cronkite. Discusses non-point source water
pollution. Agricultural leaching and runoff are major
contributors to non-point source pollution. Highlights the
Chesapeake Bay, the Tennessee Valley watershed, the aquifer under
the U.S. heartland farming region, and Austin, Texas.
"The price of bounty"
1 videocassette (57 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Urbana, IL: Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1463
Discussions with several experts on the effects of agricultural
chemicals, erosion, and stream and ground water contamination.
Inquiries may be made to Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, 65
Mumford Hall, 1301 West Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801.
"Principles of biological pest controls" /with Karen Idoine 1
videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 598
An informally taped classroom presentation with slides covering the
alternative methods for controlling insects and weeds in various
crops. (see note B)
"The promise of the land" /a co-production of WETA-TV and the
Smithsonian Institution; produced & directed by David Grubin;
written by David McCullough and David Grubin
1 videocassette (58 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Washington, DC: WETA-TV, 1987.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 529
A Smithsonian World special (no. 304) on soil and the current
crisis in agriculture. Includes an interview with Wendell Berry
and several organic farmers.
"Protecting your land" /with Charlie Wyman
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 595
An informally taped classroom presentation with slides on putting
land into trust to protect against development. Concentrates on
activities in the Northeast. (see note B)
"Pruning for tree health and production" /with Bill MacKentley 1
videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 750
An informally taped outdoor demonstration on pruning to restore old
and unkempt apple trees. Discusses tools and techniques, what and
how to prune, and how to repair improperly pruned trees. (see note
B)
"Putting aside pesticides" /produced and written by Anne
Lieberman; produced by WNET
1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities and Sciences, 1987. NAL
Call No: Videocassette no. 1108
An attack on the use of chemical pesticides. Presents statistics
not always heard on the dangers of pesticides. Reports on
non-chemical pesticide techniques, in use on the farm and in the
process of development in science labs, which may replace toxic
chemicals. Presents a strong case for sustainable agriculture.
"The race to save the planet"
10 videocassettes (ca. 60 min. each): The environmental
revolution; Only one atmosphere; Do we really want to live this
way?; In the name of progress; Remnants of Eden; More for less;
Save the earth, feed the world; Waste not, want not; It needs
political decisions; Now or never: sd., col.; 1/2 in.Boston, MA:
WGBH-TV, Science Unit; Intellimation [distributor], Santa
Barbara, CA, 1990.
NAL Call No. Videocassette no. 1005
1. The Environmental Revolution: The first of a ten-part series on
the environment, this video gives a brief history of humans from
hunter-gatherer societies through the neolithic revolution in
agriculture and the industrial revolution to modern
civilization. It highlights ways humans have manipulated and
exploited their environment, usually through agriculture, and the
degree to which we are adversely affecting the world ecosystem.
The next revolution in human society is introduced - the
revolution to save the planet. (see note E)
2. Only One Atmosphere: Examines changes to the atmosphere that
are causing much concern. Discusses global warming, the thinning
ozone layer, air pollution, and climate changes brought about by
human activity. Shows how scientists are tracking the changes in
the atmosphere and highlights the need to do something to reverse
these trends. (see note E)
3. Do We Really Want To Live This Way?: Visiting the Rhine river
basin in Europe and Los Angeles, CA, this video vividly describes
the adverse effects of industrial civilization on the
environment. It highlights the damage done to the air, water, and
soil, and how this pollution is destroying life around it and
threatening human society. (see note E)
4. In the Name of Progress: Explores the effect on the
environment of modern development in developing countries through
visits to India and Brazil. India has been successfully engaged in
a long-term project to industrialize, and Brazil has been expanding
its agriculture and raw materials production into the Amazon River
basin. The film shows how industrialization has caused great
problems for the environment that must be dealt with if the world
is to continue to support human life on a modern basis. (see note
E)
5. Remnant of Eden: A program that examines the effects of human
population on other species. Habitat destruction, extinction of
species, and the degradation of life on earth for all life forms,
including humans, is explored around the world. It also discusses
some of the projects underway to save other species from
extinction. The interdependence of all life, and the danger
inherent in seemingly small disruptions in the world ecosystem, are
dramatically displayed. (see note E)
6. More for Less: This is a program aimed at showing how the use of
alternative energy sources and energy efficient products can
greatly lessen the impact of modern life on the environment. There
is a tour of energy projects that do not use fossil fuels, and
demonstrations of highly efficient products that could be available
today to consumers. It demonstrates how a combination of new
products and energy sources, and carefully planned
education programs, will probably be the answer to the current
environmental crisis we are facing. (see note E)
7. Save the Earth, Feed the World: Devoted to agriculture and the
environment, this video surveys modern farming and its
alternative, generally known as sustainable agriculture. It shows
the results of the green revolution in the developing world as
countries changed to monocrops of hybrid grains and lost
agricultural diversity. It also shows how recovery has been
possible by returning to modern versions of traditional
agriculture and by adopting newly developed sustainable methods
from the industrialized world. (see note E)
8. Waste Not-Want Not: Examines the problems associated with the
enormous amounts of waste generated by modern life. It visits the
sites of some of the worst problems and considers innovative
solutions being tried around the world. (see note E)
9. It Needs Political Solutions: Contrasts the approaches to
solving environmental problems in Zimbabwe, Thailand, and Sweden.
Demonstrates how different cultures with different governmental
styles can adopt unique solutions to problems and tailor them to
local conditions. Changing agriculture through education, and
government support of sound practices, is the common theme in all
successful strategies. (see note E)
10. Now or Never: The summary episode of this series on the
environment. Interviews with people around the world who are
working to increase environmental consciousness and to change the
way humans are dealing with the problems of modern life.
Stresses the need for everyone to understand the current
environmental crisis and to become involved in the issues.
Promotes the idea of sustainable development, a goal of the
sustainable agriculture movement. (see note E)
"Raising pigs"/with Anne Maher
1 videocassette (125 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, [1989].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 651
An informally taped classroom presentation with slides. Covers
commercial hog farming with organic methods. (see note B)
"Raising sheep" /with Roberta and Ron Myers
1 videocassette: sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, [1989].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 652
An informally taped outdoor demonstration of organic sheep
raising. Covers breeding, lambing, feeding, and care of a flock.
(see note B)
"Riders of the storm: the challenge of non-point source
pollution" /produced by the Nebraska ETV Network in cooperation
with the Soil Conservation Society of America
1 videocassette (58 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[Lincoln, NE]: The Network, 1986.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 261
Traces the water pollutants that rain moves into aquifers,
surface streams, and lakes. Runoff from agricultural land is a
major contributor to non-point source pollution, and one of the
challenges to sustainable agriculture is to eliminate damaging
levels of agricultural runoff contamination.
"Riparian grazing management by objectives" /produced by
Instructional Media Services with the Dept. of Range, Wildlife, and
Forestry, and Nevada Cooperative Extension
1 videocassette (13 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Reno, NV: Instructional Media Services, University of Nevada, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1579
Examines the relationship between streams and riparian plants, and
how grazing management is an essential component in this
relationship.
"Robert Parnes speaks on the science and necessity of organic
residues in the soil"
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Gates Mills, OH: Griesinger Films, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1218
The author of the classic, Fertile Soil, discusses the history of
soil improvement, organic additions to soil, how to add organic
matter to the soil, and the effects on yield and pest control.
This lecture was videotaped at a conference sponsored by the West
Virginia Extension Service's Center for Sustainable and
Alternative Agriculture, and the Mountain State Organic Growers and
Buyers Association.
"The rotary hoe"
1 videocassette (17 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. Farming for the
Future video series
Lewiston, MN: Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota, 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1224
Shows the use of the rotary hoe as part of a cultivation plan to
reduce or eliminate chemical herbicides on row crops. (see note F)
"Rotational grazing"
1 videocassette (8 min.): sd., col.; 3/4 in.
[Winnipeg, Canada]: Ducks Unlimited, 1984.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 58
Aimed at the Western beef producer, this film from Canada
introduces a rotational grazing technique for areas where there is
abundant surface water. Large, naturally shaped pastures are
arranged around a lake and alternated between natural grassland and
seeded pasture. Farm operators discuss management practices,
improved herd performance, and compatibility with wildlife.
"The Rural Clean Water Program: protecting America's water
resources" /co-produced by Pennsylvania State University
(Agricultural and Biological Engineering) and North Carolina State
University (National Water Quality Evaluation Project) 1
videocassette (16 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
State College, PA: Pennsylvania State University, 1993.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1652.
Examines the objectives and strategies of the Rural Clean Water
Program for reducing or preventing water pollution from
agricultural sources.
"Ruth Stout's garden"
1 videocassette (23 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[Santa Rosa, CA]: Arthur Mokin Productions, 1976.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (being processed)
Ms. Stout describes her somewhat unorthodox gardening methods,
which include no plowing, spading, weeding, hoeing, or
fertilizing, and offers observations on raising children and
growing old.
"The science of biological decomposition: effective composting
methods"
1 videocassette (33 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, 1993.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 2028.
A detailed look at the composition and value of compost and how
different types can be produced. Teaches the basics of aerobic hot
composting, how to construct bins, and methods for effective use.
"Seeds" /produced by Kensington Communications in association with
the National Film Board of Canada and the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation1 videocassette (27 min.): sd., col.; 1/2
in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1987.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1071Briefly traces the history of
agriculture in the grain fields of Turkey and the mountains of
Peru, then discusses the role of biotechnology in hybrid seed
development and the problems associated with chemically dependent
monocrop agriculture. The enormous environmental problems we now
face and hints of greater problems to come, are contrasted with the
few attempts to preserve the diversity of the genetic base of our
food crops.
"A sense of humus" /National Film Board of Canada; producer Roman
Bittman1 videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1976.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1059
Visits organic farms in Canada ranging from a few acres to two
thousand acres. Some of the farmers have been using organic
methods since the 1940s. The farmers interviewed discuss the
personal satisfaction and the ecological benefits derived from
organic farming as opposed to chemically dependent agriculture.
The scenes from these farms and the testimonials of the farmers
refute chemical industry claims of the necessity for chemical
fertilizers and pesticides.
"Short rotation forestry" /a film by Hans-Ernst Weitzel
1 videocassette (29 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1982.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1245
Called coppicing in Europe, this is a form of tree farming that
cultivates rapid growing trees for quick production of wood
products. An alternative to clear cut and replant tree farming, it
is better for the soil and gives the grower a quicker payback.
Pulpwood, firewood, and fodder are produced this way and other cash
crops can be interplanted in the coppice.
"Soil makes the garden" /with Win Way
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 604
An informally taped lecture with slides. Covers garden soil and
how to improve it. (see note B)
"Soil solarization"
1 videocassette (23 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Tel Aviv, Israel: Ministry of Agriculture Extension Service, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1338
An introduction to soil microorganisms and their effect on
agriculture. Discusses beneficial and harmful organisms using film
clips, stills, and animation. Demonstrates the solarization
technique to destroy harmful soil organisms with plastic mulch, as
used on a large scale in Israel.
"Specialty vegetables" /with Shepherd Ogden
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 609
An informally taped classroom demonstration with slides.
Discusses growing and marketing vegetables on a commercial scale.
(see note B)
"Steps toward a humane sustainable agriculture" /by Michael W. Fox
1 videocassette (35 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Washington, DC: Center for the Respect of Life and Environment; Old
Saybrook, CT: Connecticut Video Products, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 2084
Discusses the positive aspects of sustainable agriculture, e.g.,
conserving energy, reducing soil erosion and compaction,
minimizing agricultural pollution, and preserving the family farm.
"Stubble mulch fallow"
1 videocassette (10 min.): sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Winnipeg, Canada: Ducks, Unlimited [198?].
NAL Call no: Videocassette no. 67
Filmed in Canada, this video demonstrates the use of a
cultivation tool called a stubble mulcher. Although not
presented as an organic method, this technique may be of value to
sustainable agriculture. In Western prairie grainfields the tool
is used to cut off weed roots without disturbing the stubble on the
surface of the land. Weeds are controlled while water and wind
soil erosion is minimized. The stubble fields are good habitat for
migrating waterfowl and prairie birds.
"Sustainability: the quiet revolution"
1 videocassette (51 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Extension Service, University of
Minnesota, 1994.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 2012.
Interviews with Minnesota farm families who have adopted
sustainable practices for a better quality of life and better
stewardship of the land.
"Sustainable agriculture" /produced by Nebraska Educational TV
Network
1 videocassette (23 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + 94 p.
supplemental booklet.
Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Educational TV Network, Educational
Services Unit, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1331
Participants include Charles Francis, James King, Valerie Marino,
Myra Wilhite, Jane Sebby, Diane Stadler, Mike Feduk. Discusses on-
farm and other research necessary for sustainable agriculture,
tillage methods, alternative crops, pest management, and
enhancing soil fertility.
"Sustainable agriculture"
1 videocassette (30 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Shows how sustainable agriculture efficiently and economically uses
natural resources. Teaches how to improve soil fertility, recycle
nutrients, enhance biological diversity, integrate farm animals,
apply cover crops, reduce soil erosion, use tillage techniques,
manage pests, implement other sustainable practices.
"Sustainable agriculture practices for field crop production in the
Northeast" /written and directed by Joan Falkenberg
1 videocassette (12 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Ithaca, NY: [Cornell Cooperative Extension]; Audio-Visual
Resource Center, Distributor, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1244
An introduction to sustainable agriculture, for Northeast dairy and
field crop farmers, from Cornell University Extension. Discusses
crop rotation, soil testing, conservation tillage, IPM, cover
cropping, and careful record keeping.
"Sustainable agriculture worldwide" /with Terry Gips
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 605
An informally taped presentation with slides of a trip to eight
countries to visit sustainable agricultural projects. To meet the
criteria for inclusion in the trip each project was determined to
be ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just and
humane. (see note B)
"Sustainable architecture"
1 videocassette (33 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Examines how sustainable architecture is seeking to reverse the
effects of past energy intensive structures. Looks at work being
done to incorporate less toxic materials in construction and
designs that are more energy efficient.
"Sustainable environments"
1 videocassette (33 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Discusses the theory and goals of sustainability and the diverse
elements that are necessary to sustainable environments. Looks at
transportation systems, landscapes, architecture, and work
environments, as well as agriculture.
"The sustainable landscape"
1 videocassette (32 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Demonstrates how design decisions in landscaping and site
development can be made, conforming to sustainable principles.
"Sustaining America's agriculture: high-tech and horse sense"
/produced by USDA Conservation Service, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Winrock Intl.
1 videocassette (29 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. + brochure.
League City, TX: National Association of Conservation Districts,
[1992].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1455
Narrated by Raymond Burr. Looks at economically and ecologically
sound methods for operating farms in different environments that
include terracing, contour plowing, water management, renewing
organic matter, maintaining wildlife diversity, and pest
management.
"Sweet Basil"
1 videocassette (16 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Greensboro, NC: North Carolina A&T State University, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1774
Another in the series, Ways to Grow (see note C). Demonstrates how
to grow this very popular herb including seeding, irrigation, weed
control, harvesting, and marketing.
"Tara's Mulch Garden"
1 videocassette (21 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[Montreal]: The National Film Board of Canada, [1976].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
A look at one gardener's experiment in converting from
conventional to mulch gardening, requiring no machinery, soil
preparation, or weeding.
"Tour of Caretaker Farm" /with Sam Smith
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 616
An informal tour of a model small-scale organic vegetable farm in
the Northeast. (see note B)
"Turning the tide: growing pains"
1 videocassette (26 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, [1988].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1072
This is the third program in the series, Turning the Tide.
Presented with humor and an-easy-to-follow style by British
scientist, David Bellamy. Proposes that world hunger is the result
of growing crops the wrong way, in the wrong places, and sold at
prices that perpetuate poverty. Many Third World
countries grow crops for the wealthy world to satisfy
international debt requirements, while the local populace
starves.
"Vacant lot"
1 videocassette (17 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[Montreal]: The National Film Board of Canada, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
A portrait of a community garden in Montreal and its importance to
the people who tend and benefit from it.
"Vegetable seedling production /with David Marchant"
1 videocassette (120 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 597
An informal classroom demonstration with slides. Covers
greenhouse and outdoor commercial seedling production methods.
(see note B)
"The victory garden: vegetable video" /with Bob Thomson and Jim
Wilson
1 videocassette (60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
New York: WGBH Educational Foundation; Crown Video; distributed by
Random House, 1986.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1220
Includes information on ground preparation, soil testing, seed
starting and planting, pest control, and composting. Stresses good
management over the use of chemicals.
"Voisin controlled grazing management: a better way to farm, Part
I" /Bill Murphy, University of Vermont
1 videocassette (34 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Burlington, VT: Perceptions, Inc., 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 685
An introduction to a method for maximizing pasture output by
controlling the time and location animals are grazing and by
following the natural growth cycles of forage crops.
"Voisin controlled grazing management: a better way to farm, Part"
II /Bill Murphy and Doug Flack, University of Vermont 1
videocassette (38 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Burlington, VT: Perceptions, Inc., 1990.
Call No: Videocassette no. 1328A discussion of the basic ideas
underlying pasture management, and an in-depth demonstration of the
equipment needed for proper livestock rotation using the Voisin
method. Covers fencing methods and materials, and in-pasture
watering equipment.
"Walking the journey: sustainable agriculture that works"
1 videocassette (22 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Ames, IA: Iowa State University Extension, 1992.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1811
Examines ridge-till and other practices on the Dick and Sharon
Thompson farm in Iowa, that include using cover crops, applying
manure, hoeing, cultivating, and other operations. Mr. Thompson is
also featured in an Oral history interview with Dick Thompson,
described earlier in this bibliography.
"Waterloo farmers" /National Film Board of Canada; producer, Roman
Bittman
1 videocassette (28 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, Inc., 1976.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1057
Filmed in Canada, this video contrasts an Old Order Mennonite farm
with a modern Mennonite farmer's large agribusiness
operation. Farming the old way with its reliance on human and
animal strength both requires and justifies a religious attitude
toward the land. The modern farm manager, though successful, sees
the growing problems inherent in his agribusiness mindset. At the
end, reflecting the major problem of the 1970s, he
identifies the energy crisis as symbolic of why his new ways will
eventually fail to adequately provide for the consumers of his
farm's produce.
"The wealth in wetlands"
1 videocassette (24 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
[League City, TX: National Association of Conservation
Districts], sponsored by Ducks Unlimited, 1991.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1355
Interviews with five farmers about how they have restored or
conserved wetlands on their farms and the benefits they have gained
as a result.
"Wheat today, what tomorrow?" /produced and directed by Barrie
Oldfield
1 videocassette (33 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, Inc., 1990.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 1075
Filmed in Australia, this video illustrates the destruction of the
soil by modern dryland wheat farming. To reclaim the desert land
a variety of trees and cover crops are introduced that are capable
of producing a cash crop while building soil and
protecting wheat fields for future use.
"Will the world starve?"
1 videocassette (57 min.): sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 teacher's guide
Boston, MA, WGBH Educational Foundation, 1987.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 141
From the NOVA television series on PBS. Presents the problem of
worldwide soil erosion from poor land management. Focuses on
subsistence agriculture in Nepal, deforestation in Ethiopia, and
erosion along the Yellow River in China.
"Woodlot management" /produced by the Agricultural Extension
Program, North Carolina A&T State University
1 videocassette (15 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Greensboro, NC: The Program, 1989.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 855
Interviews with forest management specialists and other
agricultural extension experts on managing small timber stands for
profit. Stresses careful planning, based on sound
information, to realize a profit while attending to environmental
concerns. (see note C)
"Working with perennials" /with Nancy Dubrule
1 videocassette (90 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Barre, MA: Natural Organic Farmers Association, 1988.
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. 606
Informal classroom presentation with slides. Covers methods for
growing perennial nursery plants organically. (see note B)
"Xeriscape: appropriate landscaping to conserve water"
1 videocassette (26 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, [1994].
NAL Call No: Videocassette no. (on order)
Shows how to design and prepare landscapes that are water
efficient as well as attractive. Covers plant selection, soil
testing, site analysis, ground cover, and soil enhancement.
NOTES
Note A - Farmer to Farmer series from the Rodale Institute. Funded
in part by the USDA's Low-Input Sustainable Agriculture Project
(LISA), these videos offer insights and ideas on sustainable
techniques from experiences related by farmers and other
agriculture experts.
Note B - Unedited footage taped at a conference of the Natural
Organic Farmers Association. Although these are raw tapes of an
annual conference, which are being edited into broader topic
presentations, there is a wealth of good information for the
viewer.
Note C - Ways to Grow series. Agricultural Extension Service
series from Georgia and North Carolina aimed at the small farmer.
The series covers various specialty farming operations that make a
small farm viable. Organic methods are not stressed but can be
readily applied to any of these alternative agriculture
projects.Note D - Another in the First Steps series. Subtitled
Moving Toward Sustainability, this series uses the concept of
management to help farmers understand and appreciate the idea of
sustainable agriculture. Each video discusses the management of a
different aspect of farming and shows how good management can
improve farm practices and insure a better environment on the farm
as well as throughout the world.
Note E - The Race to Save the Planet is a ten-part series on
environmental issues produced for Public Television. Based on the
Worldwatch Institute's State of the World reports, the series
covers the larger environmental concerns that have recently brought
to public attention the serious problems facing agriculture in both
developed and developing countries. Each program takes a different
issue and examines the problems and possible solutions. Agriculture
is usually mentioned in each presentation. Cassette no. seven is
devoted to problems with agriculture and is a good introduction to
organic farming.
Note F - Farming for the Future series. Produced by the Land
Stewardship Project, this series introduces farmers to some of the
best up-to-date methods and management practices for sustainable
farming.
Note G - Alternative Agriculture Oral History series. Produced by
the National Agriculture Library, this series gives viewers the
chance to see some of the early advocates of sustainable
agriculture as well as some of the top current researchers and
thinkers in the field. The soundtracks for this series are also
available on audiocassette from the Alternative Farming Systems
Information Center.
Note H - Companion videos to the "1991 Yearbook of Agriculture",
that features agriculture and the environment.