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America's Heartland
108
Season 1
Episode 8
Visit the O’Briens family wheat and barley farm in Montana. In 2002 Maine Lobstermen brought in more than 62 million lbs—the 2005 season isn’t expected to be as abundant! First you grow it, then you mow it—grass in Nebraska. Study a single gene within the sugarcane plant that creates a protein to combat cancer! Meet us at the Iowa State Fair and celebrate heartland agriculture.
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Oregon farm raises tulips. Protecting pollinating bees. Man saves and restores old barns.
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Sweet potatoes become popular vodka. “Sassy” cows help create special cheese and ice cream.
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Cactus farm finds success. Georgia peanut harvest. “Mule Days” draws fans of the farm animal.
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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.
