Hemp for Victory (Reel 1, 1942)

Year Published: 1942

Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture

Description: This film discusses the historical significance and agricultural practices associated with hemp in America, particularly during World War II. It highlights hemp's long-standing use for cordage and textiles, its decline due to cheaper alternatives, and a resurgence in cultivation driven by wartime needs. The film serves as a guide for farmers on how to grow and harvest hemp, emphasizing the importance of soil quality, planting techniques, and harvesting methods. Keywords hemp, agriculture, World War II, farming, cordage, textiles, Kentucky, cultivation, harvesting, soil quality Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.

Complete Record: This film discusses the historical significance and agricultural practices associated with hemp in America, particularly during World War II. It highlights hemp's long-standing use for cordage and textiles, its decline due to cheaper alternatives, and a resurgence in cultivation driven by wartime needs. The film serves as a guide for farmers on how to grow and harvest hemp, emphasizing the importance of soil quality, planting techniques, and harvesting methods. Keywords hemp, agriculture, World War II, farming, cordage, textiles, Kentucky, cultivation, harvesting, soil quality  

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbW1wKNZOlE

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