America's Heartland

Food Series / 18 Seasons

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.

Watch: S18 E1809

26m 46s

Cultural Roots

5m 2s

Li Schmidt of Cultural Roots Nursery grows a variety of Asian heritage vegetable starts, and sells the plants at the Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market. The Taiwanese-American farmer was inspired to start the business to connect with her own heritage, and help others do the same.

Leafy Greens - Harvesting Health

4m 11s

Harvesting Health host Dr. Daphne Miller explains how to tenderize some of the tougher leafy greens, like kale and collards, to easily mix them into salad. Plus, see how adding lemon to leafy greens while cooking can bring out extra nutrients.

Broccoli Rabe Pizza - Farm to Fork

6m 3s

Looking for an easy weekend dinner? Farm-to-Fork host Sharon Profis demonstrates how to make a homemade pizza with broccoli rabe, leeks and Yukon gold potatoes. You can use store-bought, or freshly made pizza dough for this recipe.

Dig Deep Farms

5m 25s

Dig Deep Farms in Alameda County is part of an innovate program called 'Food as Medicine." Discover how doctors are prescribing vegetables to patients with diabetes, heart conditions and other health challenges.

Urban Tilth

4m 41s

Urban Tilth is an urban farm located in an industrial area of the San Francisco Bay Area. They aim to connect the community to fresh food though CSA boxes, free food stands, and a partnership with local health clinics.

Microgreens - Harvesting Health

4m 30s

Harvesting Health host Dr. Daphne Miller takes a closer look at microgreens, and why this "tiny but mighty" crop packs a big nutritional punch. Microgreens can be grown on a windowsill or in a pot, making it a great choice for home gardeners.

Rainwater Ranch

5m 21s

Visit Rainwater Ranch in Northern California, where a husband and wife say they are passionate about growing organic flowers they sell at farmers markets. Even though many people understand the benefits of eating organic food, the couple explains why customers should consider displaying organic flowers on their dinner table as well.

Dragonspunk

5m 7s

A tiny farm in San Francisco with a big mission: To inspire people living in urban neighborhoods to grow their own food. Meet the owner of Dragonspunk, and see how he's inspiring young people at the nearby Boys & Girls Club to start their own urban gardens.

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