We are currently experiencing a disruption of our service to our World and Create Channels. We are actively working to restore functionality. Thank you for your patience!

Stream live and on-demand content now on our new app:
RMPBS+

Thank you to those who supported Rocky Mountain PBS on Colorado Gives Day!

America's Heartland show's poster

1808

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.

1808

Season 18 Episode 1808 | 26m 46s | CC

A farm in San Francisco inspires people living in urban neighborhoods to grow their own food. Our nutrition expert takes a closer look at microgreens. Learn how to make chicken sandwiches with fresh pesto, burrata cheese and fresh roasted tomatoes. Meet a husband-and-wife team growing and selling organic flowers. Visit a farm in Montana growing a specialty oat that’s used in gluten-free products.

Related stories

Business & Economy
Displaced food pantry settles into new neighborhood as food demand grows
Forced to relocate by Lakewood church, Joy’s Kitchen found a new home in Denver. Despite a high density of nearby food services, the pantry sees no shortage of need.
 | Carly Rose
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.
 | Carly Rose
Gardening
In Westwood's food deserts, families prepare gardens for growing season
Family gardens provide fresh produce, outdoor activity and cultural connection for residents living in a designated food desert.
 | Carly Rose

America's Heartland

Watch more episodes

See more
See more
Funding for America’s Heartland is provided by US Soy, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, Rural Development Partners, and a Specialty Crop Grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.