America's Heartland
Farming, ranching and food production from the farmers of America to you. A national evolution of California, a popular and critically acclaimed series. Produced by KVIE Public Television in Sacramento, California. The show airs weekly on public television stations across the US.
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Farming, ranching and food production from the farmers of America to you. A national evolution of California, a popular and critically acclaimed series. Produced by KVIE Public Television in Sacramento, California. The show airs weekly on public television stations across the US.
Season 6 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2009 - 2011
Episode 1
601
Tue, Sep 7, 2010 27 mins
A Virginia cattle rancher takes to protect rural waterways. Rice farmers in Louisiana answer the call for humanitarian aid. California citrus growers develop new markets. Farmers in Hawaii find success in growing Kona coffee beans.
Episode 2
602
Tue, Sep 14, 2010 27 mins
Peanuts provide a budget boon. Farm stay vacations provide a new cash crop. A primer on lettuce. Critical soil research in California and Pennsylvania protecting America's farmland.. A North Carolina grower finds new opportunities..
Episode 3
603
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 27 mins
A Kentucky corn farmer battles a disease. A California rancher promotes American beef. Hawaii's palm trees provide a new crop. Louisiana farmers raise sugarcane that becomes an historic New Orleans beverage.
Episode 4
604
Tue, Sep 28, 2010 27 mins
The secret to Tabasco's spicy success. North Carolina farmers take a high tech approach. Discover spaghetti off the shelf. Southeast Farmers discover catfish and corn. University researchers and California farmers team up to build tomato.
Episode 5
605
Tue, Oct 5, 2010 27 mins
A Farm to School program connects producers and pupils. Fish farmers in Hawaii use computers. New techniques to deliver strawberries. Harvest some knowledge about ginger. Louisiana farmers go back to school..
Episode 6
606
Sat, Nov 14, 2009 27 mins
A blind Kentucky farmer became a cattleman. California cotton growers bring in a harvest. North Carolina farmers find new ways to harvest energy savings. The history of onions. Two Nebraska women develop a website encouraging others..
Episode 7
607
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 27 mins
South Dakota farmers bring in a harvest of wheat. Dave Lieberman cooks up an adventure in Illinois. The biggest and best at the Ag Expo. If you like potatoes, you may want to thank Thomas Jefferson. A Kentucky provides a retirement home..
Episode 8
608
Sat, Nov 28, 2009 27 mins
A Minnesota farm family brings in large crops of roses. They're man's best friend and essential labor on farms and ranches. The strange story behind artichokes. The flavors of a tropical paradise at a unique farmers market in California.
Episode 9
609
Tue, Nov 2, 2010 27 mins
When it comes to a tour of the White House Garden, who better to lead the tour than the woman who lives in the nation's first mansion, First Lady Michelle Obama?
Episode 10
610
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 27 mins
AgrAbility helps farmers with disabilities. Go to a farm museum in Queens, New York. Hmong immigrants are finding agricultural opportunities. North Dakota families work to preserve their churches. A segment on watermelons.
Episode 11
611
Sat, Dec 12, 2009 27 mins
Jason Shoultz saddles up for an Old West cattle drive in Utah on the dusty trail where he meets an extended ranch family who's been driving cattle to summer grazing grounds for generations. It's an experience available to guests
Episode 12
612
Sat, Dec 19, 2009 27 mins
A New York family keeps an apple orchard alive. Dave Lieberman discovers produce in Utah.Louisiana researchers protect essential honeybee populations. A California ranch family works to educate the public on our western heritage.
Episode 13
613
Tue, Nov 30, 2010 27 mins
Idaho farm develops new potato varieties. Illinois veterinarian focuses on helping horses. North Dakota farmers work with researchers. A Wisconsin farmer mixes dairy with a career in demolition derby driving.
Episode 14
614
Sat, Jan 2, 2010 27 mins
Wisconsin dairy farmers develop new cheese choices. North Carolina hog farmers work with educators.A New York family finds themselves in the produce business. Nebraska farmers are focused on vines and wines.
Episode 15
615
Sat, Jan 9, 2010 27 mins
Idaho farmers use high tech produce tracking.. A Minnesota man keeps home dairy delivery alive. Dave visits Trappist monks raising unique mushroom varieties. Oklahoma families turn to shelters to protect them from rural storms.
Episode 16
616
Tue, Dec 21, 2010 27 mins
An Idaho family finds success in raising sheep. Kentucky farmers answer the call for corn products to make bourbon. Oklahoma farmers find success with sesame seeds. You'll meet South Dakota's Dairy Princess.
Episode 17
617
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 27 mins
It's all about cotton on this special episode of America's Heartland. Cotton - It's more than just a fabric. Think cattle feed. And for one spot in Texas it's also cotton, chicken and catfish.
Episode 18
618
Sat, Jan 30, 2010 27 mins
Colorado researchers protect source farming material. Dave Lieberman cooks up special dishes in South Carolina.. Idaho farm family members work together. North Dakota researchers work with farmers to create sunflower seed for snack foods.
Episode 19
619
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 27 mins
An Idaho dairy milks 20,000 cows a day. Dave Lieberman explores African American Gulla Grub culinary history. A North Carolina farmer keeps a family farming tradition alive. Milwaukee is where farm crops create great American Beer.
Episode 20
620
Sat, Sep 11, 2010 27 mins
Oklahoma farm communities have rural air evacuations. An Idaho farm woman raising elk. A Nebraska farm family discovers that creating demand for their sorghum crop. A Minnesota farmer takes an educational approach to save the environment.
Episode 21
621
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 27 mins
Jason Shoultz and Sarah Gardner travel to Minnesota to look at the sugar beet industry in action. Regional farmers work together and around the clock to transform sugar beets fresh from the fields into the sugar products.
Episode 22
622
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 27 mins
American farmers getting eggs from the farm to your table. Oklahoma farmers take a path to get their crops to market. Hawaiian farmers educate visitors and locals about agriculture. A Wisconsin farmer carves a niche.