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America's Heartland
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Season 2
Episode 7
A unique program that helped feed America during the darkest days of World War Two as Mexican farm workers were invited north to work as braceros. The descendants of early Spanish settlers in Texas who opened the Lone Star State to cattle ranching and farming. See how Georgia farmers grow and harvest peaches. Meet Mas Masumoto, a California farmer for whom the peach is more than just a fruit.
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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.
