America's Heartland

Episode 1

Meet a farmer growing dates he calls “Black Gold.” Our nutrition expert looks at the sugar content of dates, and why they are a sweet treat. A family originally from India passes their prune orchard onto their daughters in Northern California. Learn how to cook a spicy roasted red bell pepper pasta. Visit a cooking school and farm for elementary school students.

Episode 1

26m 46s

Meet a farmer growing dates he calls “Black Gold.” Our nutrition expert looks at the sugar content of dates, and why they are a sweet treat. A family originally from India passes their prune orchard onto their daughters in Northern California. Learn how to cook a spicy roasted red bell pepper pasta. Visit a cooking school and farm for elementary school students.

Previews + Extras

  • Manseena Orchards: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Manseena Orchards

    S18 E1801 - 5m 52s

    Meet the two sisters behind this prune orchard, who work with their parents every day -- and say they wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • Food Literacy Center: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Food Literacy Center

    S18 E1801 - 4m 37s

    Visit a cooking class for elementary school students that teaches them how to properly slice, mix, prepare and enjoy farm-fresh vegetables.

  • Sam Cobb Farms: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sam Cobb Farms

    S18 E1801 - 4m 54s

    Meet a farmer growing dates in the California desert, including his own variety that he calls "Black Gold."

  • Dates – Harvesting Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dates – Harvesting Health

    S18 E1801 - 2m 36s

    Are dates a safe choice if you have diabetes? Dr. Daphne Miller explores the latest research on eating these sweet treats on Harvesting Health.

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