NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY ARCHIVED FILE Archived files are provided for reference purposes only. This file was current when produced, but is no longer maintained and may now be outdated. Content may not appear in full or in its original format. All links external to the document have been deactivated. For additional information, see http://pubs.nal.usda.gov. Videocassettes in the NAL Collection Pertaining to Alternative Farming SRB 95-03, July 1995 August 2000 Update Notice: A new Special Reference Brief (SRB 2000-04), published July 2000, amends the 1995 Special Reference 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. 1995 edition, below: SRB 95-03 2000 edition: SRB 2000-04 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 Room 304, 10301 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville, MD 20705-2351 Telephone: (301) 504-6559 FAX: (301) 504-6409 ============================================================== ISSN: 1052-536X United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library 10301 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351 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 collections. I. Title. aS21.D27S64 no.95-03 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA Office of Communications at (202) 720-5881 (voice) or (202) 720-7808 (TDD). To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250, or call (202) 720-7327 (voice) or (202 PREFACE Increasingly emphasis today is on oral and/or visual communication, as shown by the Library's rapidly expanding collection of videorecordings, audiocasse The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) is one of several information centers at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) dealing with AFSIC's products and services provide information on the methods and techniques of alternative and sustainable farming systems to researchers, extension Copies of this bibliography may be made or distributed without prior approval. The inclusion or omission of a particular publication or citation should National Agricultural Library Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, Room 123 10301 Baltimore Blvd. Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351 telephone: (301) 504-6559 fax: (301) 504-6409 Jane Gates, Coordinator Alternative Farming Systems Information Center -- 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.