| CO-COMPOSTING RURAL YARD WASTE (DVD FORMAT) |
19034 |
| 1997 |
color 6 min. |
| Demonstrates proper techniques for composting rural yard wastes with livestock waste to produce a useful fertilizer product. Intended for farmers, agriculture producers and others dealing with rural waste products. *VHS format also available - #18031**. DVD. |
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| CO-COMPOSTING RURAL YARD WASTE (VHS FORMAT) |
18031 |
| 1997 |
color 6 min. |
| Demonstrates proper techniques for composting rural yard wastes with livestock waste to produce a useful fertilizer product. Intended for farmers, agriculture producers and others dealing with rural waste products. **DVD format also available - #19034**. VHS VIDEO. |
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| CONSERVATION IN THE '90S: MEETING THE WATER QUALITY CHALLENGE |
17002 |
| 1990 |
color 19 min. |
| Using several case studies of Wisconsin farms, shows how growing water quality concerns require many farmers to take a second look at traditional conservation practices with increased emphasis on efficient nutrient and pest management. Primarily intended for rural landowners and operators. VHS VIDEO. Part of Series--IT ALL ADDS UP |
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| COVERING NEW GROUND: WISCONSIN'S SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE |
18006 |
| 1995 |
color 58 min. |
| Provides an overview of sustainable agriculture concepts, featuring case studies of Wisconsin farmers. Demonstrates that by finding ways to cut down on costs and chemicals, farmers are creating a new kind of agriculture, one that is more natural, profitable and sustainable for both the farmers and the land. VHS VIDEO. |
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| LIFE IN THE SOIL |
18014 |
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color 30 min. |
| Portrays healthy soil as being a complex, living medium. Depicts in vivid color what life is like in the soil at the microscopic level. Message is that to understand the rationale for sustainable agriculture, one must grasp the critical importance of soil. It is a living, fragile medium that must be protected and nurtured to ensure its long-term productivity and stability. VHS VIDEO. |
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THE NATIONAL ORGANIC AGRICULTURE STANDARDS: WHAT DO THEY MEAN FOR YOU?
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18606 |
| 2003 |
color 120 min. |
| 3/21/03 Washington State University Extension satellite broadcast focused on the National Organic Agriculture Standards and the implications they pose for Extension Agents, state and national certification staff, consultants and others involved in the production of organic commodities. Topics covered include: History of organic certification and the USDA National Organic Program, Industry growth, “Principles of Organic Farming”, Overview of practice standards, Organic system plans, Recordkeeping, The certification process, Materials, Areas of controversy and Information resources. VHS VIDEO. |
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| NEWSPAPER SHREDDING FOR ANIMAL BEDDING: AN OPTION WHOSE TIME HAS COME |
16576 |
| 1990 |
color 15 min. |
| Describes how farmers can shred newsprint for animal bedding using equipment already available on most farms. Interviews users and discusses costs involved. VHS VIDEO. |
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| PASTURED POULTRY PROFITS |
18016 |
| 1993 |
color 44 min. |
| Entertaining, technical video on how to pasture poultry, process and market them. VHS VIDEO. |
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| PASTURES FOR HORSES: A GUIDE TO ROTATIONAL GRAZING |
18926 |
| 2003 |
color |
| Guides users through the steps needed to implement a rotational grazing plan, including horse & pasture management. Rotationally grazed pastures produce nearly double the forage of a continuously grazed pasture, reducing the need for extra hay for much of the year. In addition, they provide health benefits for horses, who get more exercise and experience fewer episodes of respiratory or other health problems in the pasture than when they are kept primarily in barns. CD-ROM. |
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| PENNSYLVANIA'S ONE PLAN APPROACH FOR AGENCIES AND INDUSTRY |
18017 |
| 1994 |
color 12 min. |
| Discusses the role of Pennsylvania service providers in working with farmers to develop farm plans. The one plan approach targets farm and forest resources on a farm to provide the farmer with a single coordinated program to guide day-to-day management, long term improvements, protect natural resources and stay in compliance with government rules and regulations. VHS VIDEO. |
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| STORIES FROM THE FIELDS: FRESH MARKET FRUITS & VEGETABLES (DVD VERSION) |
18816 |
| 2004 |
color 34 min. |
| Three part production focusing on the benefits of sustainable agriculture and IPM for producing potatoes, apples and fresh market vegetables in Wisconsin. **VHS VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE - #18817** DVD, TRANSCRIPT OF SEGMENTS 1 & 3 . |
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| STORIES FROM THE FIELDS: FRESH MARKET FRUITS & VEGETABLES (VHS VERSION) |
18817 |
| 2004 |
color 34 min. |
| Three part production focusing on the benefits of sustainable agriculture and IPM for producing potatoes, apples and fresh market vegetables in Wisconsin. **DVD VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE - #18816** VHS VIDEO,TRANSCRIPT OF SEGMENTS 1 & 3 . |
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| UP FROM THE ASHES (DVD FORMAT) |
19049 |
| 1994 |
color 14 min. |
| Describes the use of industrial wood ash as a safe, effective and profitable soil amendment for farm fields. Wood ash can replace agricultural lime as well as providing large amounts of potash and phosphate. Intended for farmers, wood-burning industries and solid waste/recycling specialists. **Also available in VHS format - #17806**. DVD VIDEO. |
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| UP FROM THE ASHES (VHS FORMAT) |
17806 |
| 1994 |
color 14 min. |
| Describes the use of industrial wood ash as a safe, effective and profitable soil amendment for farm fields. Wood ash can replace agricultural lime as well as providing large amounts of potash and phosphate. Intended for farmers, wood-burning industries and solid waste/recycling specialists. **Also available in DVD format - #19049**. VHS VIDEO. |
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| WATER AND FENCING SYSTEMS FOR STREAMBANK PROTECTION |
16983 |
| 1990 |
color 18 min. |
| An overview of water and fencing systems that protect streambanks from livestock damage and pollution. VHS VIDEO. |
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