America's Heartland

Sun, Jan 4 12:30 P.M. NH World (11.3)  

Ever heard of grapes with names like Cotton Candy and Gum Drop? See how they're grown at this farm in California's Central Valley. Prunes are being rediscovered by chefs and consumers as a healthy food choice. Learn how to make Salsa Verde Braised Chicken with fresh tomatillos. A Texas farmer works with college researchers to see if sheep can provide effective weed control in cotton fields.

Duration: 26 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 1702

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Sun, Jan 4

12:30 P.M.

America's Heartland     NH World (11.3)

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About America's Heartland:

AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend its nurseries and prepare its food.

AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of independence.

The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.

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