Dr. Barry Commoner speaking at the National Farmers Union convention about the issues surrounding the industries of energy and transportation, specifically railroads, and companies that produce the petrol chemical industry and how it affects farmers through its use in fertilizer. Recording continued on National Farmers Union 1967 Convention Part 2 (MA012-AV-0010_02).

Dr. Barry Commoner of Washington University at St. Louis speaking at the National Farmers Union convention about the relationships between farming communities and science; the disparity of oil accessibility and the rising costs of propane; and, issues surrounding the industries of energy and transportation.