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America's Heartland
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Season 10
Episode 1
Sarah Gardner takes you to North Dakota where scientists are developing new kinds of sunflower seed snacks. Akiba Howard profiles research on building a better tomato. Jason Shoultz reveals how entire lines of seed stock are protected at the National Seed Bank. Stephanie O’Neill discovers how researchers in California and Pennsylvania work to improve soil for better crops.
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“Big Apple” harvest in New York. Ohio family sells crops overseas. Tasty new carrot soup recipe.
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U.S. winter “salad bowl.” Florida farmers feed the hungry. Montana growers raise gluten-free crops.
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Rice farmer sells directly to consumers. Virginia corn grower reaps nation’s largest harvest.
