America's Heartland

Episode 2

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.

Episode 2

26m 46s

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.

Previews + Extras

  • Unique Grape Varieties: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Unique Grape Varieties

    S17 E1702 - 5m 59s

    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. In order to set themselves apart from other table grapes on the market and remain profitable, Grapery has evolved from a traditional producer of table grapes to one that takes risks by developing grapes with unique flavors and shapes.

  • The Prune Comeback: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Prune Comeback

    S17 E1702 - 5m 36s

    Prunes are being rediscovered by chefs and consumers as a healthy food choice. Meet the fourth generation family members who are running The Mariani Family fruit company. Their goal is to introduce new customers to prunes, as Americans have a greater focus on healthier, plant-based eating.

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