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Housing

Season 1 Episode 105
26:15
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Monacan Nation

Season 1 Episode 106
25:25
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Agricultores

Season 1 Episode 107
26:45
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Broadband/Connection

Season 1 Episode 108
26:23
Journalism

Journalism

Season 2 Episode 1
26:19
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Aging

Season 2 Episode 2
26:50
Trees

Trees

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
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Rural Planning

Season 3 Episode 2
26:53
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Life In The Heart Land

Farming

Season 1 Episode 104

Since 1920 Americans living on farms has dropped from 30% to 1% with the number of black farmers plummeting from around a million to only about 50,000. Uncover the challenges facing black and white multigenerational farmers and learn how some farmers are building a more reliable bottom line through regenerative agriculture and rotational grazing.

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Aquaponics
26:40
Aquaponics creates a mutually beneficial cycle between raising fish and growing plants.
Community Lending
25:22
In rural communities, people often turn to predatory lenders when they need cash.
Worker-Owned Businesses
26:59
Employee ownership is becoming a popular alternative form of business organization.
Community Health
27:00
Patients and providers struggle with the cost of healthcare in today's complex system.
Rural Planning
26:53
Rural planning has a major impact on how citizens live, play and work.
Autism
27:00
Autism is often misunderstood, and rural resources are frequently scarce.
Veterans
26:35
Many of Virginia’s veterans report difficulty adjusting to civilian life after serving.
Migrant Workers
25:35
While farmers rely on migrant labor, life is often difficult for these same workers.
Recovery
26:46
Virginia has seen a spike in opioid-related deaths in the past several years.
Trees
26:48
Explore the balance of cultivating healthy forests and using trees for timber.
Life In The Heart Land Season 2
26:50
Learn about important programs designed to help the elderly live more fulfilling lives.
Journalism
26:19
Discover how community newspapers survive while serving as a trusted local news source.
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