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America's Heartland

Solutions for Urban Agriculture in Southern California

See how farmers and volunteers are making a difference in southern California, where fresh produce is grown just for food banks. On about 40 acres of farmland in highly populated Orange County, a non-profit has partnered with local food banks to harvest fresh green beans and other vegetables to fight hunger.

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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.
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.
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