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Rural Planning

Rural Planning

Season 3 Episode 2
26:54
Community Health

Community Health

Season 3 Episode 3
27:00
Worker-Owned Businesses

Worker-Owned Businesses

Season 3 Episode 4
26:59
Community Lending

Community Lending

Season 3 Episode 5
25:22
Life In The Heart Land Season 3

Aquaponics

Season 3 Episode 6
26:40
Open the Gates Gaming

Open the Gates Gaming

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4:39
First Jobs

First Jobs

Video
1:27
Season 3: Behind The Scenes

Season 3: Behind The Scenes

Video
2:03
Season 2 Behind-The-Scenes

Season 2 Behind-The-Scenes

Video
1:56
Life in the Heart Land: Generational Changes

Life in the Heart Land: Generational Changes

Video
8:26
Life In The Heart Land Theme

Life In The Heart Land Theme

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4:09
Episode 5: The Calling

The Calling

Season 4 Episode 5
53:05
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Life In The Heart Land

Autism

Season 3 Episode 1

Autism is often misunderstood, and resources are frequently scarce in rural communities. The NIH estimates that more than 155,000 Autistic people live in Virginia, and those living in rural areas "face significant challenges regarding adequate availability of diagnostic, treatment, and support-services.” This episode features multiple voices from the Autistic community.
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Agricultores
26:45
Season 1 Episode 107
Agricultores
Learn how immigrants in rural areas succeed as small farm “agricultores”.
Monacan Nation
25:25
Season 1 Episode 106
Monacan Nation
Learn how federal recognition has had a positive impact on the Monacan Nation.
Housing
26:15
Season 1 Episode 105
Housing
Learn how a community land trust works to help people find affordable housing.
Farming
26:16
Season 1 Episode 104
Farming
Learn about the challenges facing family farms and how young farmers are finding success.
Recycling/Plastics
26:35
Season 1 Episode 103
Recycling/Plastics
Learn how rural communities deal with issues regarding their plastic waste.
Justice Reform
26:47
Season 1 Episode 102
Justice Reform
Examine the different perspectives on how best to address the issue of jail overcrowding.
Food Insecurity
26:38
Season 1 Episode 101
Food Insecurity
Explore issues and solutions of food access and equity in rural communities of Virginia.
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