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- Michigan State University Professor Jonathan Walton, Associate Director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center at MSU, talks about national energy priorities, the mission of the GLBRC, its research priorities, and efforts to move beyond corn based ethanol production. Walton also talks about biofuels, land use, farming and food production, and petroleum and coal usage. Includes a question and answer session. Introduction by MSU Librarian Kriss Ostrom. Part of the MSU Libraries' Environmental Series hosted by the Library Environmental Committee.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Eisenhower talks about Secretary of Agriculture Benson and the farm problem.
- Date Issued:
- 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Reporter H.M. Miellis covers the arrival of 32 Dutch farmers in Hoboken, New Jersey who are to spend six months on American farms with host families studying American farming methods. Acting Consul General for the Netherlands Taksera Van Matta delivers a speech about the generosity of America and the knowledge the Dutch farmers will receive from their time in the country. Miellis also interviews two of the Dutch farmers who are going to Michigan, discussing what they grow in the Netherlands and what they hope to learn from American farmers.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-04-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michelle Napier-Dunnings, Executive Director of Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS), delivers a talk entitled "Supporting the Many Faces of Farming." Napier-Dunnings talks about the many different types of farms and farmers in Michigan and the goal of MIFFS to connect small farmers with resource opportunities in order to develop profitable and environmentally sustainable livelihoods. She describes a variety of the business activities MIFFS supports in rural, suburban, and urban communities, and the difficulty of growing food in diverse environments. Napier-Dunnings answers questions as she presents. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Environmental Series, held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-03-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Essayist Arthur Versluis, professor of American Thought and Language at Michigan State University, talks about the origin and themes of his book "Island farm", compares farming during the Civil War era and current days, and answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Peter Berg, head of MSU Libraries' Special Collections. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-01-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection
- Date Created:
- 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection
- Date Created:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection
- Description:
- Truman discusses agricultural problems at a reunion of his former army unit, the 35th Division, U.S. Army.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-06-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
