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America's Heartland
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Season 18
Episode 1801
Meet a farmer growing dates he calls “Black Gold.” Our nutrition expert looks at the sugar content of dates, and why they are a sweet treat. A family originally from India passes their prune orchard onto their daughters in Northern California. Learn how to cook a spicy roasted red bell pepper pasta. Visit a cooking school and farm for elementary school students.
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Utah family protects the environment; building a better chicken; restoring historic barns.

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Celebrate Heartland Heroes and farmers overcoming hardships and disabilities.

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American ranchers and farmers travel to Egypt and Morocco to help fellow growers.

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Cityfolk on a Utah cattle drive. Colorado rancher works with environmentalists.