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Growing a Greener World
Hope for Heroes: The Farmer Veteran Coalition
Season 12
Episode 1211
This is the inspiring story of a growing legion of farmers who are putting down roots and feeding their country… after defending it in uniform. These second-career farmers routinely find renewed purpose in continuing to serve their communities even after their military duty ends. But it also takes a tireless corps of passionate individuals to support these dedicated veterans.
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