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Season 2 Episode 1
26:19
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Season 2 Episode 2
26:50
Trees

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Season 2 Episode 3
26:48
Recovery

Recovery

Season 2 Episode 4
26:46
Migrant Workers

Migrant Workers

Season 2 Episode 5
25:35
Veterans

Veterans

Season 2 Episode 6
26:35
Autism

Autism

Season 3 Episode 1
27:00
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
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Community Lending

Season 3 Episode 5
25:22
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Aquaponics

Season 3 Episode 6
26:40
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Life In The Heart Land

Broadband/Connection

Season 1 Episode 108

In rural parts of America, many residents lack access to high-speed Internet. Major carriers can’t make it cost-effective to serve low-density areas, and government funding for broadband infrastructure has been minimal. “Life in the Heart Land” explores how Virginia electric co-ops are bringing broadband to Virginia's rural communities.

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Agricultores
26:45
Learn how immigrants in rural areas succeed as small farm “agricultores”.
Monacan Nation
25:25
Learn how federal recognition has had a positive impact on the Monacan Nation.
Housing
26:15
Learn how a community land trust works to help people find affordable housing.
Farming
26:16
Learn about the challenges facing family farms and how young farmers are finding success.
Recycling/Plastics
26:35
Learn how rural communities deal with issues regarding their plastic waste.
Justice Reform
26:47
Examine the different perspectives on how best to address the issue of jail overcrowding.
Food Insecurity
26:38
Explore issues and solutions of food access and equity in rural communities of Virginia.
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