THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: ITS FIELD AND SERVICES Part 1

Description

Describes the duties, responsibilities and organization of the Department of Agriculture. Includes views of the Agriculture Building in Washington, D.C., and the National Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland. Shows examples of work done by the Department to eradicate or check plant and animal diseases. Describes its weather forecasting, highway construction, meat inspection, crop reporting, and home economics activities. Regulatory functions of the Department include enforcement of the Pure Food and Drug laws. A forest fire burns in a national forest. A 4-H club sponsored by the Department holds a meeting. Shows examples of good land utilization.

Collection

Records of the Extension Service

Series

Motion Picture Films