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America's Heartland

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 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.
Episode 11
25:41
American ranchers and farmers travel to Egypt and Morocco to help fellow growers.
Episode 10
26:30
Cityfolk on a Utah cattle drive. Colorado rancher works with environmentalists.
Episode 9
26:30
South Carolina peaches, Massachusetts cranberries, Vermont syrup and California berries.
Episode 8
26:30
Roundup sheep in Montana; New England apple harvest; soybeans become home products.
Episode 7
26:30
Illinois farm; CA farm in the city; Arizona ranch offers visitors campfire cooking.
Episode 6
25:41
Discover how Heartland food products feed us in the air, on the water, and on trains.
Episode 5
25:41
See how soybeans become everything from car seats to animal feed, fuel to face lotion.
Episode 4
25:41
New England maple syrup; Arizona sheep drive; Ohio farm hosts Bogey and Bacall.
Episode 3
26:30
Rodney Dillard, Jewel, and Michael Martin Murphey share their music and rural roots.
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