On American Soil Nature and extent of soil erosion in America. In this award-winning film on the next critical environmental issue, we see the nature and extent of the soil erosion problem in America today. Contradictory government policies that have undermined the effectiveness of soil conservation programs during the past fifty years are also discussed. This compelling overview of America's depressingly wasteful and resource consumptive agricultural system graphically illustrates the central irony that our government policies have historically been at cross purposes with good care of the land. The organization is clear and logical and is factual in historical and statistical content.
Technical qualities are very good, both audio and visual.
Recommended for a general audience, community groups, and community college students. The ecology of North America's grasslands. The crisis in dryland farming, and some solutions. Explores sustainable agriculture and the contrast between chemical and organic farming. Permaculture helps people turn wastelands into food forests.