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See the first hand account of a legend in American agriculture whose work helped create the "Green Revolution," that saved millions worldwide from the scourge of starvation. Precious Seeds: The legacy of Hank Beachell and Fellow Rice Scientists, documents the remarkable achievements of Dr. Henry M. "Hank" Beachell, a soft-spoken 94-year-old scientist who received the World Food Prize in 1996. Rice makes up more than half of all food eaten by one of every three persons on earth. Globally, average rice yields and production have doubled over the past 25 years, and improved rice varieties now keep alive at least 1 billion persons in developing countries. "Forty years ago, we were on the verge of starvation in Asia, and through increased rice production, we were able to avoid that," Beachell recalls in the video. "Now we're facing a similar period. What can we do now to start a program to feed the rice world 40 years from now?" Excellent viewing for students of agriculture, biology, world development and geography. H, C, G. Length is 27:38.
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Overpopulation is the overwhelming global threat in agriculture, particularly in developing countries. Predictions are that by 2025 the world will have added two billion people—equivalent to the total population of India and China today! How do we feed this growing mass of humanity? In Sub-Saharan Africa, where population growth rate is highest, the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has begun to educate farmers on how to increase food production by integrating modern fertilizers with readily available organic matter. Simple, yet innovative techniques of fertilizer application and soil husbandry are showing promise for an entire region on the verge of loosing hope. Filmed on location in Togo, Bangladesh, and Albania, "To Inherit the Earth" is a comprehensive view of how practice and policy can come together to help save our soil, and thus our future. Excellent viewing for students of agriculture, international development, African studies, rural ecology, and the environment. Length 27:30. H, C, G. .
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Bintu and Her New African Rice
West Africa is one of the poorest regions on earth, a place where hand-to-mouth agriculture is a matter of survival. Bintu is typical of an estimated 20 million rice farmers in West Africa. By far, most are women. WARDA, the West Africa Rice Development Association, is dedicated to helping farmers like Bintu achieve food security. After nearly a decade of scientific research using the latest developments in biotechnology, WARDA scientists have achieved a breakthrough in the development of a promising new rice type. This is the story of what that will mean to Bintu, and to millions of subsistence farmers in West Africa. Using "participatory research" input from farmers themselves, WARDA shows the long-term benefit of research that derives its basic input and goals from the people it strives to help…a superb example of "bottom-driven" agricultural technology. Excellent viewing for students of African Studies, agriculture, biotechnology, and international development. Length 26:50.
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The Gods of Roman mythology gave the rose its fragrant nectar. Cleopatra welcomed Mark Anthony to Egypt
lavishly and sensually-with a banquet on marble floors covered knee-deep with rose petals. Now you can grow
the world's most elegant and romantic flower, the most ancient of plants grown for pleasure, with simple
guidance from expert rosarians. Through step-by-step video instruction, you'll learn how to:
Filmed at the Tyler Rose Garden in Tyler, Texas, the Rose Capital of America, and at the American Rose Center
near Shreveport, Louisiana-the largest park in the United States dedicated to roses.
This beautiful video will teach you not only how to grow roses, but also why roses are known as the poet's
flower.
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Predictions are that by the year 2025 the world's population will double. That means agriculture will have to find ways to feed twice as many people as it does today. But can we feed the earth without destroying it? "Food for Tomorrow" explores the core issues: Sustainability, Soil Fertility, Water Resources, Forest resources, Small Holder Livestock, Biodiversity, Integrated Pest Management, Research. Filmed at locations around the world, "Food for Tomorrow" offers a global synopsis of issues critical to sustainable food production. Important viewing for students of agriculture, international development, and the environment. Program length is 28 minutes.
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Winner of a 1996 "gold award" from the Society of Agricultural Communicators in Education, "The Wild Savanna" is an adventure in learning that takes students to some of the most exotic, yet promising agricultural land on earth. "Protect the rainforest is the cry of environmentalists, as millions clamor for farmland to feed their families." Now, thanks to amazing new genetic discoveries by agricultural science, South America's vast savannas offer the continents' poor framers a sustainable alternative to the "slash and burn" agriculture that threatens the Amazon rainforests. From the Llanos of eastern Colombia to the Cerrados of Brazil, we see first hand examples of farmers and ranchers using new varieties of crops and pastoral methods that vastly increase food production without damaging the environment. An excellent educational resource for students of agriculture, Latin American studies, forest/range ecosytems, the environment. Available in Spanish and English. Program length is 56 minutes.
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"The Miracle of Agriculture" is a multicultural tour of food and fiber production around the world, from the remote Cape Verde Islands to the rugged Australian outback, from the barren Sahara desert to the rich rice paddies of Thailand, from the scrub lands of Western Africa to the incredibly productive central valley of California, from the crowded Japanaese mainland to the vast emptiness of the Texas high plains, from the lush Amazon Basin of Brazil to the hillside poverty of Haiti, from the fields of Picardy in Europe to the soaring Atlas mountains of Morocco.Winner of the 1994 "Gold" award from Agricultural Communicators in Education. Ideal for courses on ecology, geography, social studies, agriculture, and earth sciences. Program length is 46 minutes.
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A thousand years before the birth of Christ, in the harsh environment of the desert Southwest, a miraculous people appeared. They brought with them that most fundamental of all changes in human destiny: taking the raw land and making it yield food. They were called "Hohokam," meaning in the Pima language "those who have gone before." Their accomplishments in desert agriculture and irrigation technology rivaled any the world had ever known. Their legacy remains alive today, flourishing on the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. The heretofore untold story provides a fasinating glimpse into an often overlooked chapter in the proud history of America's first, and oldest, agriculture. Top award winner in 1994 among educational videos by Agricultural Communicators in Education. Program length is 28 minutes.
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Agricultural economists have come to realize that in the world of global trade, government policies have as significant an impact on food production as agronomic practices. "Food Policy" examines two nations where fundamental changes in food policy have brought about dramatic improvements in food production. In Pakistan, government policies toward privatization have unshackled free market forces and removed the inefficiencies of government support systems. In Bangladesh, thought less than a generation ago to be a "basket case," similar changes have lifted the nation from the point of food disaster to self-sufficiency. Insightful viewing for students of agricultural economics, international trade, government, and sociology. Program length is 23 minutes.
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Why is the well-being of millions of poor farmers in Central and South America crucial to the future of tropical rain forests, and our global environment? Can farmers around the world learn to produce food without destroying the very land that feeds them? Does science hold the key to settling the differences that emerged during the Rio Earth Day Conference between developed and developing nations? From Caribbean islands to Amazonian jungles, from farmers' fields to genetic laboratories, "A Fragile Paradise" explores the options and finds surprising evidence that there is a better way. Winner of top video documentary honors from Agricultural Communicators in Education in 1993. Superb viewing for students of agriculture, geography, biology, political science, ecology, and Latin American studies. Available in Spanish and English. Program length is 28 minutes.
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Winner of the 1991 First Place Documentary Award from Agricultural Communicators in Education, "A Feast Amid Famine" confronts the most startling contradiction facing modern food production. While 2,000 people die of starvation every hour, mountains of surplus food go to waste. Often donations of food to needy countries make the situation even worse! Why? The program examines this "paradox" through interviews with world renowned agricultural economists, ministers and secretaries of agriculture, farmers, and agricultural researchers. Learn how the General Agreement on Tarriffs and Trade (GATT) may hold the key to providing a long-term solution to global starvation. Essential viewing for students of agricultural economics, international trade, agriculture, and world politics. Two parts on one video: Lengths are 28 minutes for part 1 and 29 minutes for part 2.
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Carolina Gold. A ship from Madagascar brought the legendary rice variety to the New World in 1681. Carolina Gold and her sister Carolina White made fortunes on the vast rice plantations of the Old South. But that culture depended on the skilled labor of black slaves, so the Carolina sisters disappeared...gone with the wind...after the Civil War. More than a century later, the Carolina sisters were found, alive and well along the wild upper Amazon of Peru. Agricultural scientists bred the genes that helped the Carolina rices survive drought and pests in the rain forest into Turipana 7, an improved variety that doubles yields of dryland rice farmers, among the world's poorest. How did the Carolina sisters reach South America? Confederados--former soldiers from the Carolinas who started a new life along the Amazon after the Civil War--almost certainly brought their seeds. Share this true odyssey of seeds that have touched the lives of slaves and plantation owners, soldiers and scientists and, most of all, peasant farmers. Entertainment and education for students of agriculture, history, international development, and the environment. Length 15:40
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It's a complete revision of the popular series featuring landscape safety
pro, Wayne Marx, PRO Magazine's "Safety Pen" columnist. Each
program contains the latest federal equipment regulations.
Produced "in the field" using hands-on, real-life situations,
our videos are designed for the landscape professional and can be ordered
singly or as a package.
Covers the extensive new federal regulations and design features. Major topic areas include:
Length 29 minutes.
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New safety regulations mandate significant changes in the design and operation of riding mowers. Our video offers step-by-step explanation of these new features on a range of mowers from the smallest riders to the new diesel-powered models. In-field demonstration discusses equipment selection, items of personal safety, and operating techniques from refueling to maintenance to mowing. Length 17 minutes.
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Several new designs and a completely new landscape power hand tool. Our program covers the latest features in:
Video shows actual in-field use of each tool, how to select the right tool for the job, what special personal protection items should be used with each tool, and how to perform field maintenance checks. Length 34 minutes.
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As with the earlier version, this program focuses on the safe operation of two large machines most commonly used in landscaping: the front-end loader/backhoe and the skid steer loader. Program covers:
Length 18 minutes.
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Cut Like A Pro With The Landscape Professional's Guide To Chain Saw Safety
You get all the professional secrets of cutting and trimmng with chain saws in this complete how-to video. Leard how to pick the right chainsaw for any landscape job... how to choose and use personal safety equipment...all about chainsaw safety features to help prevent kickback and injuries...and how to maintain a chain saw so it stays sharp and cuts clean. On the job demonstrations by landscape professionals show you all the best techniques for using chain saws safely and effeciently.
From trimming branches to cutting down large trees, this video is perfect for training park and recreation workers, landscapers, forest service workers, firefighters, and others on the safest ways to trim and cut down trees and heavy bruch. Includes a review of key safety tips.
Length 26 minutes.
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Doing a job quickly, efficiently AND safely can mean the difference
between profit and loss. These videos offer professional "how to"
tips on getting the most out of the power tools most commonly used for
"detail work" in the landscape.
Line trimmers are among the most popular tools in the landscape professional's inventory. And no other type of equipment has seen such radical design changes for the 90's. Our program details
The focus is on efficient operation, field maintenance tips and safety. Length 24 minutes.
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Cleanup hasn't been so easy for the landscape professional since the invention of the broom. Our program covers the range of power blowers from hand held to backpack to wheel mounted models. Shows proper operation, safety and field maintenance with simple, step-by-step explanations. Special emphasis on how to be a "considerate" operator, minimizing the negative impact of the noise and dust created by power blowers. Length 21 minutes.
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Our program features the latest modifications to lawn edgers and hedge trimmers that make them more efficient and safer to operate. The lawn edger segment shows the new, more effective cutting blades and curbside wheel adapters now available for older models. The hedge trimmer segment explains the new federally mandated design features required for newer models. Both segments detail special operating tips to make for better, faster and safer cutting. Length 28 minutes.
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Lose a job because of mechanical gremlins? Not any more! Save time and money by
knowing how to fix mechanical problems that crop up in the field. Understand the professional's
secrets of preventive maintenance to keep those problems from happening.
It's all in the new "Machine Master" series: Save time and up
in the field.
What do you do when you're on the job site and that hand power tool won't start, or won't cut, or otherwise won't do the job? Our troubleshooting programs are designed to help the landscape professional avoid wasted hours and lost revenue caused by malfunctioning equipment. Special emphasis is on in-field repair of two-cycle engines. Shows step-by-step job site troubleshooting and field repair methods for the most common problems with line trimmers, power blowers, chain saws, and hedge shears. Length 29 minutes.
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Knowing how to fix problems in the field can save time and money for the commercial landscape professional. Shows simple techniques for fixing the most common mechanical problems with push mowers, self-propelled mowers and riding mowers. Special emphasis is on four-cycle engines. Step-by-step presentation details job site troubleshooting and field repair for power systems, drive systems and cutting systems. Includes recommendations on specific tools for field repairs and most commonly needed spare parts. Length 20 minutes.
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As troubleshooting shows what steps to take when something goes wrong in the field, this program explains how to PREVENT mechanical problems through proper maintenance. Focus is on 2-cycle-engine powered hand tools. Specifically covered are:
Includes tips on line trimmer shaft lubrication, chain saw sharpening, hedge trimmer blade tension adjustment, etc. Length 24 minutes.
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Details specific preventative maintenance for push mowers, self-propelled models, and riding mowers, including:
Length 20 minutes.
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This series of four volumes was shot on location in the lush, tropical
areas of Jalisco State along Mexico's Pacific Coast not far from
Puerto Vallarta. Featured in each of the programs is Dr. Charles Sacamano,
Internationally recognized horticulturist and specialist in tropical plant
research.
Lays a foundation for the use of tropicals in the interiorscape. The program examines the function of plants in interior environments, their impact on "space, mood, feel and design." Dramatic visual examples from malls, hotels, office buildings, and private homes illustrate the design principles discussed. A must for the student of interior design and architecture as well as the landscape professional. Program length 21:00.
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Shows how to match tropicals to a variety of interiorscape applications with special consideration given to light, moisture, traffic, and design goals. The program catalogs the most commonly used tropicals as well as the host of exciting new plant products now emerging on the interiorscape market. Illustrations show how to achieve a range of design objectives using different tropicals to control traffic flow, or enhance architectural features. An essential primer on basic tropical plant identification and interiorscape use. Program length 19:00.
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Explains the particular needs of tropical plants for light, water, nutrients, and growing media. Also covered are tips on selecting containers for tropical plants to provide the most hospitable environment and attractive presentation. Demonstrations detail how to trim for maximum growth and lush appearance, how to check for nutrient needs, how to schedule watering and how to use both natural and artificial lighting to enhance plant health and display. Vital information for students and professionals involved with plant care and maintenance. Program length 23:00.
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Focuses on how to recognize, diagnose, and treat a variety of disease and pest problems common to tropical interiorscape plants. The program offers a basic trouble shooting approach, showing simple, step-by-step pest and disease analysis. Recommended treatments are clearly matched to insect or disease problems. There is also an explanation of environmental and cultural conditions which may be harmful to plant health. Program length 24:00.
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Cacti, far from being "thorns in the side" of the landscape professional, have become the featured performers of the water saving xeriscape trend. These unique plants are opening new vistas for creative plant use as both commercial and private clients become more aware of the need to conserve water in the landscape. Our program shows dramatic use of cacti to achieve a wide range of pleasing landscape objectives. Shot on location in Mexico and Arizona, the video details the varieties commercially available, nutrient and water requirements, common disease and pest diagnosis and treatment. Program length 25:00.
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