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America's Heartland
316
Season 3
Episode 16
The Hoover Dam is critical to the American Southwest as a water and electricity resource. Meet Jack Vessey, a fourth generation grower in California’s Imperial Valley! A quarter of a million acres of leafy greens in Arizona rely on the Colorado River. Learn about an ornamental grass that may be a source for creating ethanol. It’s a race to get their part of CA’s 11 million-ton tomato harvest!
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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.