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AMERICAN ROOTS

Season 6 Episode 602 | 26m 46s

In a Wisconsin forest and a Long Island harbor, two families discovered harvests that, with hard work and help from the next generation, turned into thriving businesses. In Wausau, the Hsus are pioneer growers of American ginseng. In Greenport, the Osinskis' backyard oyster farm supplies famous restaurants like Le Bernardin.

Aired: 04/30/24 | Expires: 04/30/28
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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