America's Heartland
This series celebrates US agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture by spotlighting the diverse group of men and women providing food, fuel and fiber to the world. Season 5 boasts a fresh format, faster pacing, new regular features and on-camera contributors, and a greater emphasis on direct-to-consumer issues in urban environments. The series also welcomes back the popular "Harvesting Knowledge" (about the history of food and farming), "Voices from the Heartland" and "Along the Way" segments, and introduces "Off the Shelf," a recurring segment which traces the origins of everyday grocery-store products.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Episode #507
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVG
A rural Colorado community rallies to save the town's grocery store. In an Arkansas community they harvest millions in fish that are hundreds of miles from the ocean. A Tennessee couple decides their future lies in raising large Clydesdale horses. We meet a Wyoming family who gave up city life to go back to ranching. Reporter Paul Robins shares the colorful history of potato chips.
Channels and Airdates:
Episode #508
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVG
A Utah ranching family works to protect the land for recreational visitors. We introduce you to a young Nebraska farmer teaches his youngsters to have respect for the land. Travel to Arkansas to discover a poultry operation working to develop a "better bird." A New England company brings the past to life in restoring historic barns. Reporter Paul Robins trumpets the contributions of cows to consumers.






