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America's Heartland

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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 1 Episode 14 | 26m 46s | CC

Visit the Farm Progress Show, and meet an Illinois grain farmer salivating over a giant tractor. Learn how the 4-H program shows their livestock for prize at the Kansas State Fair. Explore the history of abalone farming in Monterey, Ca. Get a taste of Nebraska’s corn, popcorn that is! One of the smallest fruits in the world holds a special place in Maine’s agricultural heritage—blueberries.

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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.

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