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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 11
26:46
Kentucky family farm. Science behind lawns. Apricot recipes. Feral hogs harm farms.
Episode 10
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Crops without soil. Grocery store with farm on the roof. Food from algae. Seaweed harvest.
Episode 9
26:46
Fish: Lobsters in Maine, fish farming in Arkansas, oysters in Maryland.
Episode 8
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Potatoes: Colorado harvest, new potato varieties, large sweet potatoes, potato recipe.
Episode 7
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Art on a Silo. Grapes and olive oil. National Cornbread Festival. History of carrots.
Episode 6
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Blueberry farm harvest. History of popcorn. Asparagus recipes. Rooftop farm.
Episode 5
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Crawfish, endive, working dogs, 200 years on the family farm.
Episode 4
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Dairy: daily diet, goat cheese, cottage cheese, home milk delivery.
Episode 3
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Creativity: carving, dulcimers, wool art, and more.
Episode 2
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Production techniques. Animal welfare. Tracking produce. Wheat farming.
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Fairs and festivals.
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California organic farm, gluten free food, Virginia far-to-school program.
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