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 18 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
1801
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
Meet a farmer growing dates he calls "Black Gold." Our nutrition expert looks at dates sugar content.. A family in Northern California. Learn how to cook a spicy roasted red bell pepper pasta. Visit a cooking school and farm.
Episode 2
1802
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
Visit a pumpkin patch. Cook an autumn vegetable quiche with mushrooms and leeks. A former farm laborer starts his own farm selling berries and rosemary. Explore the benefits of berries. Discover how an urban school build its own farm.
Episode 3
1803
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
A farmer builds housing for his workers. Our health expert explains why farms grow a diverse range of crops. Discover how to make a white bean dip appetizer. Visit a farm run by the IRC that provides refugees. Meet farmers growing wheat.
Episode 4
1804
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
A school district grows hydroponic lettuce. We explores the differences between hydroponic and conventional farming. Make a mushroom brie wrapped in a puffed pastry. Family meets the increasing demand for washed and bagged salads.
Episode 5
1805
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
Visit a persimmon farm and all the nutritional benefits of persimmons. Discover how to cook a perfectly seared skirt steak with an olive Tapenade. See why it takes a lot to start a small farm in California and a chili farm in Arizona.
Episode 6
1806
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
Visit an olive farm owned by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Dr. Daphne Miller explains how olive oil can lower your cholesterol. Meet a group of Black farmers who are working to increase opportunities. A cattle ranch in Montana.
Episode 7
1807
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
A farmer opens her own restaurant. Prepare an oven-roasted salmon,with a fennel and orange salad. Dr. Daphne Miller explores why farms are better. Visit New England where locals can buy each week's fresh catch.
Episode 8
1808
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
San Francisco farm inspires people to grow their own food. Take a look at Microgreens. Learn how to make chicken sandwiches with pesto, Burrata cheese and tomatoes. Meet a team growing and selling organic flowers. Visit a farm in Montana.
Episode 9
1809
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 27 mins
An urban farm provides free food and how to get the most nutrition out of leafy greens. Learn how to make pizza with broccoli Rabe, leeks and potatoes. Meet a farmer growing alfalfa for feed lots.
Episode 10
1810
Fri, Oct 4, 2024 27 mins
A Taiwanese-American farmer inspired by her childhood dishes and explores the benefits of foods like bitter melon. Learn how to make a mixed berry Galette with Mascarpone whipped cream. Tour an apple farm that hosts a fall festival.