Central Farming Region, the: Food for the Nation

Duration: 14 min

Creator: McGraw Hill Text Films

Color: color

Description: Depicts the central farming region of the United States as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. Describes the favorable climate, excellent drainage, adequate rainfall, and rich soil. Uses maps to locate the rivers of the area, the dairy belt, the crop belt and the wheat belt. Portrays modern farming practices and presents an overview of the modern transportation systems employed to transport products to other parts of the world.

Metadata Source:Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education)