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America's Heartland

1801

Season 18 Episode 1801 | 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.

Aired: 07/31/24 | Expires: 07/31/27
Funding for America’s Heartland is provided by US Soy, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, Rural Development Partners, and a Specialty Crop Grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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