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1806

Season 18 Episode 1806 | 26m 46s

Visit an olive farm owned by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Health expert Dr. Daphne Miller explains how olive oil can lower your cholesterol. Learn how to make a green goddess dressing using fresh herbs. Meet a group of Black farmers who are working to increase opportunities for other farmers of color. A cattle ranch in Montana reels in a new revenue stream by offering fly fishing to guests.

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.
Extras
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
Sister Monica Joan readies herself to say goodbye to her home — Poplar.
Rosalind and Cyril pay Sister Monica Joan a visit.
Nature’s rhythms; from fireflies flashing to cicadas emerging after years underground.
Fireflies are a captivating phenomenon to witness on the prairie.
Miss Higgins offers a positive outlook on the changes they're about to face.
Fred expresses his concerns about Sister Monica Joan declining health.
Trixie shares her passions for midwifery as the maternity home gets ready to close its doors.
From beavers in wetlands to crayfish in streams, aquatic systems shape the prairies.
Wildlife are here for one reason: lunch!
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