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Life In The Heart Land

Season 2 Trailer

Life in the Heart Land is a docuseries that presents rural America in a fresh light: as the source of innovative solutions and change. Season 2 takes a deep dive into the rural problems and potential solutions regarding the topics of Community Journalism, Aging, Trees, Recovery, Migrant Workers and Veterans.

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Broadband/Connection
26:23
In rural Virginia, residents lack access to high-speed Internet but there are solutions.
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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