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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 2 Episode 10 | 26m 46s | CC

The Mississippi River, the continent’s largest and longest river, helped grow America from a network of small farms into a great agricultural superpower. Explore Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Tom Sawyer” literature as it depicts farming culture of the Mississippi. Visit the city of St. Louis, one of the river’s great cities. Visit the Ol’ Man River, also known as the Mississippi Delta!

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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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