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California Navel Oranges

Meet a family growing oranges for the long haul in California’s Central Valley. The Gillette family began farming oranges in Southern California, which at one time was the heart of the citrus industry. But that began to change after World War II, with many growers moving north to the San Joaquin Valley where they found rich soil.

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Episode 10
26:46
See why mandarins are exploding in popularity and visit a lettuce and herb farm.
Episode 9
26:46
An urban couple grows saffron, and a tomato farmer adds solar panels to his farm.
Episode 8
26:46
See why artichokes are California’s official vegetable and meet a protea flower farmer.
Episode 7
26:46
Oranges and cantaloupes are grown for peak sweetness at these California farms.
Episode 6
26:46
Tour the largest producer of endive in America and visit a sustainable walnut farm.
Episode 5
26:46
Red chili peppers become sweet chili powder, and a food bank harvests fresh green beans.
Episode 4
26:46
See how olives are transformed into olive oil and learn to cook olive focaccia bread.
Episode 3
26:46
Take a bite into a ripe summer peach and meet almond farmers fulfilling a dream.
Episode 2
26:46
Try out grapes with names like Cotton Candy and see why prunes are making a comeback.
Episode 1
26:46
Visit an indoor mushroom farm and learn how to cook a wild mushroom galette.
Episode 13
25:41
Utah family protects the environment; building a better chicken; restoring historic barns.
Episode 12
26:30
Celebrate Heartland Heroes and farmers overcoming hardships and disabilities.
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