SAM FARMER'S COTTON

Duration: 31 min

Year Published: 1938

Creator: Castle Films

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: A USDA film. "Very complete history of growth of cotton and best practices in production. Human interest approach used in presenting subject. Wife's efforts to counteract family discouragement over failure in marketing a poor yield. Advice of county agent sought and followed. Better results after following advice with seed selection and its treatment as well as proper procedures of collecting and harvesting. Winning prize and ability to invest in home conveniences. Rather long for elementary school use." J. Elizabeth Dyer

Complete Record: Dewey number: 677.2 Audience level: el-jh-sh-c Format/cost: 16-sd-$29.91 Distributors / rental: Not shown in source

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946