Business & Economy
Thousands of Lakewood residents relied on this food pantry. Now it’s gone.
Joy’s Kitchen was forced to leave the church it operated out of for more than a decade. It relocated to downtown Denver, far from the community it served.
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America's Heartland
America's Heartland is the only national television series celebrating and profiling the people, places and processes of American agriculture. The program's interesting stories, presented in a visually stunning HD format, help non-farm viewers understand where and how their food, fuel, and fiber are produced.
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Season 18 Episode 1810 | 26m 46s | CC
Meet a first-generation, Taiwanese-American farmer inspired by her childhood dishes. Our health expert explores the nutritional benefits of culturally significant foods like bitter melon. Visit a farm led by multiple generations of women. Learn how to make a mixed berry galette with mascarpone whipped cream. Tour an apple farm that hosts a popular fall festival.
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