Year

1970 (circa)

Video Details

19:45; color; sound; V-48 CA062; S. 828

Description

This film starts with a "silent film" sequence of an old-time tomato farmer. Then, the film takes us through modern farming techniques in South Florida. The equipment and techniques are shown with migrant workers doing the labor. Viewers even see the living area provided for the workers. Packing is shown, including cleaning, grading, sizing, and boxing. Ethylene gas is supplied to ripen tomatoes before shipping. Produced by Patterson Studios; sponsored by Naples Tomato Growers Inc.

Contributors

Naples Tomato Growers, Inc.
Patterson Studios

Geographic Subject

Naples

Subject

Agriculture
Farming
Migrant farm workers
Promotional films
Tomato industry