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)

Using several case studies of Wisconsin farms, shows how growing water quality concerns require many farmers to take a second look at traditional conservation practices with increased emphasis on efficient nutrient and pest management. Primarily intended for rural landowners and operators. (1990) – VHS VIDEO (19:00)  (It All Adds Up Series)

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)

Provides an overview of sustainable agriculture concepts, featuring case studies of Wisconsin farmers. Demonstrates that by finding ways to cut down on costs and chemicals, farmers are creating a new kind of agriculture, one that is more natural, profitable and sustainable for both the farmers and the land.  (1995) - VHS VIDEO  (58:00)

Fire souls are people who are passionate about an issue.  In this case the issue is sustainability.  This program details the work of people in northwest Wisconsin to create sustainable communities that would be ecologically, economically and socially healthy. (2010) - DVD  (15:00)

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)

3/21/03 Washington State University Extension satellite broadcast focused on the National Organic Agriculture Standards and the implications they pose for Extension Agents, state and national certification staff, consultants and others involved in the production of organic commodities.  Topics covered include: History of organic certification and the USDA National Organic Program, Industry growth, “Principles of Organic Farming”, Overview of practice standards, Organic system plans, Recordkeeping, The certification process, Materials, Areas of controversy and Information resources. (2003) - VHS VIDEO  (2 hours)

Entertaining, technical video on how to pasture poultry, process and market them. (1993) - VHS VIDEO  (44:00)

Guides users through the steps needed to implement a rotational grazing plan, including horse & pasture management.  Rotationally grazed pastures produce nearly double the forage of a continuously grazed pasture, reducing the need for extra hay for much of the year.  In addition, they provide health benefits for horses, who get more exercise and experience fewer episodes of respiratory or other health problems in the pasture than when they are kept primarily in barns. (2003) - CD-ROM.

Three part production focusing on the benefits of sustainable agriculture and IPM for producing potatoes, apples and fresh market vegetables in Wisconsin. **VHS VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE – #18817** DVD, TRANSCRIPT OF SEGMENTS 1 & 3. (2004) - DVD  (34 min.)

Three part production focusing on the benefits of sustainable agriculture and IPM for producing potatoes, apples and fresh market vegetables in Wisconsin. **DVD VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE – #18816** VHS VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT OF SEGMENTS 1 & 3 . (2004) - DVD  (34 min.)

A city council member, fire chief, utility manager and landscape architect, discuss Marshfield WI’s journey to sustainability by reducing dependence on fossil fuels, chemicals and activities that harm life-sustaining eco-systems. (2011) - DVD  (14 min.)

Host Shelley Ryan takes a close look at plants that are beautiful and edible, and gardens that are sustainable. In Spring Green, Ina Lukas demonstrates how to create a garden that will attract both butterflies and gardeners.  At Rotary Gardens in Janesville, Ryan sees a wall composed entirely of ornamental edible plants.  The topic at Carandale Farm in Oregon is Aronia, a shrub that has been used to provide color and highly ornamental fruit.  The fruit is also highly edible, very sustainable and tastes great too!  Finally she visits a student run vegetable garden at Lawrence University in Appleton that provides food to the University cafeteria. (2010) - DVD  (28 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.)