Synopsis
This vintage film showcases the seasonal activities at Mr. Reed's farm, highlighting the importance of skilled farming and labor management. The Reeds face challenges such as labor shortages, weather conditions, and crop management as they plant, cultivate, and harvest various crops including carrots and tomatoes. The film emphasizes the use of machinery, the need for constant care of crops, and the significance of understanding soil composition and market conditions. Ultimately, it illustrates the dedication and expertise required in modern farming to ensure food production. Keywords farming, crops, labor management, soil composition, machinery, irrigation, harvest, weather challenges, skilled labor, agriculture
Uploader's description on archive.org
Details
- Running time
- 10 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
- Internet Archive item
- 6049_Farming_Takes_Skill_01_45_32_15
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★ · California Farm Scenes · JayKay49 · 2012-10-10
The rugged mountains in the background indicate that this farm was likely in California. There is a palatial residence on this farm and I think I spotted a gas well in one scene which probably means that petroleum rather than veggies has made this farmer rich. The most impressive thing though is the contraption that they use to pick up the beans shell them and bag em. Looks like a small factory on wheels the narrator correctly states. Then they dig up the biggest carrots I've ever seen. Lots to see and learn about farming in the mid 20th century. Mezz'cans did the work then, too. That part…