Wheat In Kansas -
america the bountiful

Capri travels to Kansas to understand what makes it the heart of "America's Breadbasket". Learn about the history of the Mennonites who brought the heritage grain Turkey Red Winter Wheat to Kansas and experience some of the historical, hand-harvesting practices that the Mennonites used before the wheat harvest became mechanized. Witnesses how modern combine-driven harvesting works at a farm run by a descendent of Ukrainian Mennonites that brought Turkey Red to central Canada. See how Turkey Red Winter Wheat is cleaned, milled and baked into a sourdough loaf. Then, join Capri as she explores how science is innovating wheat production and then tastes how these different wheat types are used in the practice of craft beer- making.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 204

About America The Bountiful:

AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL will take viewers on a weekly journey into America's heartland to learn about culture and find inspiration in the personal, emotionally moving chronicles of farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and home cooks through the fare that they grow, produce, and eat.

In each of 13 episodes, Capri meets with guests to shine a spotlight on the vibrant, and culturally diverse untold food stories and traditions hidden in rural and small-town America.

From indigenous chefs to multigenerational family farmers, Capri introduces the audience to those who make up the cultural and culinary tapestry that forms the rich story of the United States.

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