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201941 minPGdocumentary

The American Farm

201941 minPGdocumentary

Family farming in the United States is explored through a year-long chronicle of agricultural practices, personal stories, and the journey from seed to table.

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Family farming in the United States is explored through a year-long chronicle of agricultural practices, personal stories, and the journey from seed to table.

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“The American Farm” is an authentic portrait of the fight to go from seed to stalk, and from farm to fork. The HISTORY series presents an up-close look at one full year of family farming, told through an unprecedented year on the ground, capturing breathtaking visuals, private moments and personal interviews.

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