Demonstrates six ways to improve your land and water: 1. “How to plug an abandoned well” (10:25). 2. “How to test for soil nitrates” (8:15). 3. “How to plant a tree” (9:45). 4. “How to plant a farmstead windbreak” (8:55). 5. “How to get grasses growing” (7:50). 6. “How to use filter strips” (4:55).  - VHS VIDEO  (52:00).

Demonstrates proper techniques for composting rural yard wastes with livestock waste to produce a useful fertilizer product. Intended for farmers, agriculture producers and others dealing with rural waste products. **VHS format also available – #18031** (1997) - DVD  (6:00)

Demonstrates proper techniques for composting rural yard wastes with livestock waste to produce a useful fertilizer product. Intended for farmers, agriculture producers and others dealing with rural waste products. **DVD format also available – #19034**  (1997) - DVD  (6:00)

The story of the Coon Creek watershed in Vernon County, Wisconsin, one of the most studied watersheds in the country.  In 1933 Coon Creek watershed was selected as the first erosion control demonstration project in the nation.  Many of the soil conservation practices experimented with there are still in use today.  The project was wildly successful.  It slowed erosion, improved fertility and agriculture in the Coon Creek was vitalized.  (2005) - DVD  (9:00)

Covers barnyard runoff controls, manure storage structures and manure spreading plans. Emphasizes the effects of careless manure management on water quality and the economic benefits of improved manure management. Primarily intended for rural landowners and operators. **DVD format also available – #17003**.  (1990) – VHS VIDEO (17:00).  (It All Adds Up Series)

Covers barnyard runoff controls, manure storage structures and manure spreading plans. Emphasizes the effects of careless manure management on water quality and the economic benefits of improved manure management. Primarily intended for rural landowners and operators. **VHS format also available – #17003**.  (1990) – DVD (17:00)  (It All Adds Up Series)

Intended to help the viewer decide how and why to properly abandon a well. Explains how to determine what kind of well you have, as well as different techniques and materials required to properly “abandon” a well. Goal is to enable you to make an informed decision about your well. (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (20:00)

Portrays healthy soil as being a complex, living medium. Depicts in vivid color what life is like in the soil at the microscopic level. Message is that to understand the rationale for sustainable agriculture, one must grasp the critical importance of soil. It is a living, fragile medium that must be protected and nurtured to ensure its long-term productivity and stability.   VHS VIDEO  (30:00)

Demonstrates positive steps corn growers can take now to increase nutrient utilization, enhance production efficiency and contribute to a better environment at the same time.  Explains how Dow-Elanco’s N-Serve works to stabilize nitrogen. VHS VIDEO  (9:00)

3/31/98 UWEX satellite videoconference.  Provides basic information on soil origins, varieties and fertility to help gardeners make informed decisions about the need, type and quantity of liming and fertilizer materials to apply for turf, vegetables, ornamentals and other managed areas. Emphasizes the use of soil testing as a tool to help home owners make appropriate nutrient application decisions. VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIALS. (1998) - VHS VIDEO  (120 min.)

Explains the basics of how to recycle your yard and kitchen waste through home composting.  Describes how to use yard waste as mulch and explains the importance of leaving grass clippings on the lawn.  (1997) - VHS VIDEO  (20 min.)

Describes the use of industrial wood ash as a safe, effective and profitable soil amendment for farm fields.  Wood ash can replace agricultural lime as well as providing large amounts of potash and phosphate.  Intended for farmers, wood-burning industries and solid waste/recycling specialists. **Also available in VHS format – #17806**. DVD FORMAT.  (1994) - DVD  (14 min.)

Describes the use of industrial wood ash as a safe, effective and profitable soil amendment for farm fields.  Wood ash can replace agricultural lime as well as providing large amounts of potash and phosphate.  Intended for farmers, wood-burning industries and solid waste/recycling specialists. **Also available in DVD format – #19049**.  (1994) - DVD  (14 min.)

Describes different types of wetlands, and the wildlife and plants found in each in Wisconsin. Discusses water quality and flood control benefits of wetlands, along with land use activities that can either damage or protect wetlands. Viewers are invited to investigate wetlands and discover their wonder.  (1993) - VHS VIDEO  (12 min.)

Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests discuss improving soil structure, insect problems in new beds, vegetable planting basics, essential herbs for the garden, and renovating a perennial bed.  (1998) - VHS VIDEO  (27 min.)

Host Shelley Ryan and her guests offer practical advice for people who think they have brown thumbs and for gardeners who just want to have more success in the back yard.   Starting with a visit to the Flying Pig in Algoma they learn how to buy plants that will live.  Next they focus on planting the right plant in the right spot by demonstrating how to read a plant label and how to reach your own back yard.  Finally, soil scientist Doug Soldat takes the mystery out of soil pH. (2012) – DVD (25:10).