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America's Heartland

Restoring Native Grasses

Season 19 Episode 12 | 26m 30s

A Montana rancher who is part of the Blackfeet tribe honors his ancestors, and Mother Earth, by restoring native grasses to his land. A Minnesota farm family plants a new kind of wheat that restores the soil and saves water. Now his crop is being used by this company making all kinds of organic foods. And see how college students are turning soybeans into new products like baby wipes.

Aired: 06/21/26
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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