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America's Heartland
Episode 2
Season 17
Episode 1702
Ever heard of grapes with names like Cotton Candy and Gum Drop? See how they’re grown at this farm in California’s Central Valley. Prunes are being rediscovered by chefs and consumers as a healthy food choice. Learn how to make Salsa Verde Braised Chicken with fresh tomatillos. A Texas farmer works with college researchers to see if sheep can provide effective weed control in cotton fields.
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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.
