Defense Against Radioactive Fallout on the Farm

Abstract

If we were attacked with nuclear weapons (atomic or hydrogen bombs), you, the American farmer, would be counted on to supply the food and fiber needed to keep the economy going. One of the problems you might face in doing this important job is radioactive fallout. This bulletin contains the recommendations of scientists, engineers, public health officials, Civil Defense authorities, and other specialists. You may not find here all the information that you would like to have on protection against fallout. Study of the effect of radioactive fallout on agriculture is a continuing project. Some of the recommendations in this bulletin may have to be changed in the light of future research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1958
Accession Number
ADA382621

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Agriculture

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Civil Defense
  • Explosions
  • Farms
  • Food
  • Hazards
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Livestock
  • Materials
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Nuclear Fallout
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Public Health
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Radioactivity
  • Vegetables

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.