Windbreaks on the Prairies
Jan 02, 1943 · 21m
Director
Evelyn CherryOverview
This short film serves as a cautionary tale to farmers who recklessly cut down trees on their land. When prairie farmers engaged in this practice to facilitate plowing, they discovered that the trees had served as windbreaks protecting top soil from erosion. The Dominion Department of Agriculture's experimental station at Indian Head, Saskatchewan, cultivated acres of young trees for distribution to farmers.
Cast of Windbreaks on the Prairies
Crew of Windbreaks on the Prairies
About Windbreaks on the Prairies
What is Windbreaks on the Prairies about?
This short film serves as a cautionary tale to farmers who recklessly cut down trees on their land. When prairie farmers engaged in this practice to facilitate plowing, they discovered that the trees had served as windbreaks protecting top soil from erosion. The Dominion Department of Agriculture's experimental station at Indian Head, Saskatchewan, cultivated acres of young trees for…
When was Windbreaks on the Prairies released?
Windbreaks on the Prairies was released on January 2, 1943.
How long is Windbreaks on the Prairies?
Windbreaks on the Prairies runs 21 minutes.
Who directed Windbreaks on the Prairies?
Windbreaks on the Prairies was directed by Evelyn Cherry.
Who is in the cast of Windbreaks on the Prairies?
The cast of Windbreaks on the Prairies includes Tommy Tweed (Narrator (voice)).