Corn Farmer

Describes the life and work of a family living on a highly mechanized farm in the corn belt, and interrelates the problems of hog and cattle raising which provide a more profitable commondity than would the mere selling of the corn itself. Animated maps are usd to llocate the corn growing regions of the United States. Types of equipment and techniques employed to increae per-acre yield throughout the growing and harvesting seasons are enumerated. Emphasizes that most corn farmers are also livestock raisers., Shows a typical family's activities in planting, harvesting and marketing corn, depicting problems and working conditions. Evaluates the contribution of the corn farmer to contemporary living. Indicates modern farming methods and vocational possibilities.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.