America's Heartland

Dates in the Desert

Farmer grows dates in the desert; parents hand over prune farm to daughters.

Mandarins, Salads, & Apples

Mandarins enjoy new popularity; lettuce & herb farm; apple farm attracts families.

Saffron, Soybeans, and Solar

Saffron farmers; tomato grower uses solar; new soybean varieties resist drought and disease.

Protea Flowers, Farmers, & Food Banks

Protea flower harvest; imperfect produce for food banks; soybean farmer restores wildlife habitat.

Oranges, Cantaloupes, & Artichokes

Harvest time for California oranges, cataloupes, and artichokes; ag classes for every student.

Endives, Walnuts, Cheese, & Saving Soil

California endive; walnut harvest; Tennessee cheesemaker; Missouri soil scientist improves soybean fields.

Peppers, Peanuts, & Soybeans

Chili powder peppers; farmers help food banks; Alabama peanut plant; Arkansas soybean harvest.

Olive Oil, Figs, Pistachios, & Cattle

California olive oil; fig and pistachio harvests; South Dakota cattle ranch tries new things.

Peaches, Almonds, & Alaska Barley

California peach and almond harvest; Alaska barley farm builds flour factory.

Sweet Grapes, Prunes, Sheep, & Cotton

Farm grows sweet grapes; healthy prunes; sheep provide weed control.

Mighty Mushrooms & Perfect Peppers

Farms grow many mushroom varieties and exotic bell peppers; Pennsylvania farm practices sustainability.

Farmers Rebuilding Rural America

A unique program creates new businesses that help farmers and revitalizes rural U.S. towns.

Farmers Saving the Land

Farmers across the U.S. work with experts to preserve soil, water, and their farm's future.

U.S. Grains Feed the World

American ranchers and farmers travel to Egypt and Morocco to see their products used, and to help fellow growers.

Restoring the Past, Protecting the Future

Utah ranching family protects the enviroment; building a better chicken; restoring historic barns.

Farmers Overcoming Adversity

Celebrate Heartland Heroes and farmers overcoming hardships and disabilities.

Doing Well By Doing Good: U.S. Soy

U.S. soy growers focus on safer products, food safety, sustainability and soil health.

Utah Cattle Drive

Saddle up with cityfolk on a Utah cattle drive. Colorado rancher works with environmentalists.

Peaches, Cranberries, Strawberries & Syrup

Harvest time for South Carolina peaches; Massachusetts cranberries, Vermont maple syrup, and California strawberries.

Montana Sheep Roundup

Unique sheep roundup in Montana; New England apple harvest; soybeans become home products.

Country Connection & Campfire Cooking

Illinois farm hosts weddings; CA farm in the big city; Arizona ranch offers visitors campfire cooking.

U.S. Foods on the Move

Discover how Heartland food products feed us in the air, on the water, and on train journeys across America.

Soybeans, The Miracle Bean

See how soybeans become everything from car seats to animal feed, fuel to face lotion.

Maple Syrup, Farms, and Movie Stars

New England maple syrup; Arizona sheep drive; Ohio farm hosts Bogey and Bacall.

Music and the Heartland

Rodney Dillard, Jewel, and Michael Martin Murphey share their music and rural roots.

Surprising Ranches

California's Hearst Castle is also a cattle ranch; World Cattle Auctioneering Contest; Arkansas buffalo farm.

The Perfect Pepper

Arizona farmers try to grow perfect peppers; new salmon recipe; Wyoming fine wine.

Sustainability on Family Farms

Three Midwestern farms share how they practice sustainability, promote soil health, and ensure their family business continues for their children and grandchildren.

Farm School

Learn lessons as you go back to class at a summer farm school in New England. Then, accompany Jason Shoultz to unravel a mystery of meat, and join California nuns in the tasty tradition of making olive oil.

Growing Wheat in Dry Regions

Unravel the secrets behind new research that shows Washington State farmers how to grow more wheat with less water. Then, tempt your taste buds with apples in New Jersey and gain knowledge about turkeys you may not have previously had.

Family Farming

Travel back in time to Kentucky land that’s been farmed by the same family for more than 200 years. Examine the science behind the effort to develop America’s best-looking lawns. Take your pick of some great apricot recipes, and join Louisiana trackers on the hunt for feral hogs destroying...

Water Farming

Reporter Yolanda Vazquez takes us to meet a New York family finding success in raising crops without soil. Rob Stewart travels to Louisiana where one grocery store has a produce garden on the roof of its building. It’s science and not soil for researchers in Arizona creating food and fuel from...

Lobster Fishermen

Reporter John Lobertini takes us to the rocky coast of Maine where lobster fishermen are facing new challenges as they harvest crustaceans from the Atlantic Ocean. Sarah Gardner discovers how Arkansas farmers are finding fish farming to be profitable hundreds of miles from the ocean. A special kind...

Potatoes

Reporter Akiba Howard helps haul in a harvest of potatoes in Colorado. An Idaho farm creates new potato varieties to meet consumer demand. An Arkansas family stakes their future on growing large sweet potatoes. Sharon Profis is in the kitchen with a unique potato recipe.

Art on a Silo

A rural community celebrates its crops with “Art on a Silo”. A California vineyard combines grapes and olive oil for fine dining. The National Cornbread Festival delivers plenty to eat. Learn about the colorful history of carrots.

Blueberry Farm Harvest

Bring in the colorful harvest on a Florida blueberry farm. Pass the salt and learn about the history of popcorn. Cook up some unique asparagus recipes with Sharon Profis and climb to new heights at a New Orleans rooftop farm.

Crawfish Harvest

Head south for an H2O harvest of crawfish in Louisiana. Sample some exotic recipes made with Belgian endive. Join the search as 'working dogs' look for dangerous plant pests.

Dairy Diet

Rob Stewart says dairy foods are an important part of the daily diets for many people: milk in their morning cereal, yogurt for lunch, even cheese and crackers as a party appetizer. Rob shows us how Idaho dairy farmers work to protect rivers.

Rural Rhythm

Rob Stewart takes you coast to coast to meet some farm and ranch families with some special talents when it comes to being creative. A Tennessee craftsman builds historic dulcimers that harken back to America’s past. A Wisconsin dairy farmer does double duty as a woodcarver. A Wyoming woman uses...

Poultry Production

Reporter Jason Shoultz examines how consumer demands are changing production techniques on farms and ranches across the country. A California poultry producer makes changes to impact animal welfare. An Idaho produce company lets consumers track their produce right back to the field. Wheat farmers...

Fairs & Festivals

Rob Stewart is taking us cross country this time for a visit to some of the fairs and festivals that celebrate our rural lifestyle. You'll head for some good eating at the National Cornbread Festival in Tennessee.

Sorghum Flour

California farm sells direct to consumers; Nebraska sorghum flour; Virginia farm to school program.

Historic Cattle Breed / Farm School

Florida ranchers raise historic cattle breed; Alabama’s oldest farmers market; New Mexico farm school.

Winery / Cheesemakers

Iowa family opens a winery; Tennessee cheesemakers; California family saves their farm.

Elk Ranchers

Texas longhorn cattle move to Kansas; stopping cattle rustling; Idaho ranchers also raise elk.

Cranberry Harvest / Exotic Mushrooms

New England cranberry harvest; California exotic mushrooms.

Oyster Harvest / Farmer Artists

Chesapeake Bay oyster harvest; Ohio heritage dairy; farmer artists in California.

Sustainable Wheat Crop / Mint Farm

Washington sustainable wheat crop; hydroponic farming yields tasty results; Michigan mint farm.

Antique Tractors / Chile Harvest

Antique tractors are back in action; special walnut recipes; hot chile harvest in Arizona.

Rural Resorts

City folks take farm vacations; historic farm in the heart of Boston.

Olives

All about olives: farmers finding new ways to grow olives; finding the best olive oil products.

Farming & Fishing / Legacy Ranch

Montana family finds success with farming and fishing; Wyoming family saves their legacy ranch.

Sheep

Arizona sheep drive; Tennessee shearing school; sheep help prevent Nevada wildfires.

Rounding Up A Future

Florida farm program helps troubled youth; Kansas farm families share stories online.

Rice Growers & Birdwatchers

Improved hen houses help New Mexico farmer; California rice growers welcome birdwatchers.

Organic Farming

Young people learn farming at a special academy; Philadelphia FFA chapter; Florida couple starts organic farm.

Animal Vet / Peaches

Dairy farmer doubles as animal vet; a New England town preserves its last family farm; Texas peaches.

Timber Harvest / Cactus Farm

South Dakota Black Hills timber harvest; Arizona cactus farm; unique blueberry recipes.

Peach Festival / Mountain Dulcimers

Georgia peaches; Oregon brewery finds local hops; Tennessee mountain dulcimers.

Cornbread Festival

Tennessee cornbread festival; dairy farmer competes in demolition derby; tasty barley dishes.

Auctioneering Championship

Cattle auctioneering championship; Alabama watermelons; great tomato recipes.

Hot Sauce / Historic Barns

Louisiana hot sauce; George Washington farm; Vermont man restores historic barns.

Agritourism

City folks help New England farm; North Carolina goat cheesemakers; Utah family finds agritourism success.

Ag Blog / Sheep Roundup

Arizona draft horse vacation; Virginia farm family does "ag blog"; Kentucky sheep roundup.

Coastal Cattle / Buffalo

California Hearst cattle ranch; female ranchers improves the environment; World Cattle Auctioneering contest; Arkansas buffalo.

Grain / Family Farming

Indiana dad returns to son's farm; American wheat travels to Africa; Idaho barley makes unique beers.

Cotton

Louisiana cotton harvest; cotton fibers become denim jeans; cotton seed feeds dairy cows.

Rural Art

Minnesota artist paints cows; Nebraska art farm; Colorado grain silos become rural art.

Irises / Winemaker

California family raises irises; Virginia corn grower raises top crop; Wyoming winemaker; New Mexico urban farm.

Rice & Crawfish Harvest

Louisiana rice and crawfish harvest; Arkansas sushi rice for sushi; schoolkids help rice grower save wild duck eggs.

Urban Gardening / Mushroom Farm

New Mexico urban gardening; 300-year old farm in New York City; mushroom farm in California.

Sesame Seed Farmer / Sea Salt Harvest

Oklahoma sesame seed farmer; researching new uses for beans and peas; nuns make olive oil; sea salt harvest.

Saving Pollinating Honeybees

Montana rodeo riding school; saving pollinating honeybees; meet an Arkansas buffalo rancher.

Flyfishing on a Cattle Ranch

Turning hardwoods into heirloom furniture; Montana flyfishing on a cattle ranch; modern horse and buggy outings.

Historic Windmills & Churches

Indiana farmers save historic windmills; Florida cattle drive; North Dakota farmers save historic churches.

Sunflower Seeds / Improving Soil

North Dakota scientists develop new sunflower seed snacks; building a better tomato; improving soil for better crops.