Food

Episode 7

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.

Episode 7

Season 17 Episode 1707 | 26m 46s | CC

Meet a family growing oranges for the long haul in California’s Central Valley. Cantaloupes make a sweet treat, picked and packed right off the vine. We’ll show you how to put together a Lemon Cous Cous Chicken dish for your family. Discover how California is expanding its “Farm-To-School” effort to bring K-12 students more local foods.

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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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