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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 5 Episode 20 | 26m 46s | CC

Akiba Howard heads for a harvest of potatoes in Colorado and discovers how they get to your table. John Lobertini shares how urban gardens in Kansas City help consumers eat better and learn about agriculture. Rob Stewart meets an Alabama farm family that overcame devastating challenges and became an award winning operation. Jason Shoultz finds a Florida family practicing sustainable farming.

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