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Explore the problem of contaminated drinking water for over 1 million California residents in the San Joaquin Valley.

Explore the local impact of aviation history and education.

Davis farmer-florist Katie Koch shares her deeply personal story of creating a successful business as a no-till farmer and local florist – all while navigating parenthood.

Newcastle – Gem of the Foothills explores one of California’s most compelling Gold Rush towns. Founded as an important stop on the original transcontinental railroad, Newcastle became a center of the nation’s fruit industry. The program recalls the Native Americans, gold miners, Chinese shop keepers, and Japanese farmers who played important roles in Newcastle’s history.

Visit an elementary school in the heart of the Central Valley where the world’s largest aerospace company helps grow future pilots.

Discover how rapid urbanization and the looting of artifacts for sale on illegal markets have threatened to erase the long histories of the Koi and Habematolel Pomo tribes.

Explore the past and present of California’s rich agriculture.

Discover positive stories of collaboration between resource agencies, private landowners, nonprofit organizations, and the public to protect threatened and endangered species.

Take to the rice fields with students on a one-of-a-kind egg hunt to protect endangered waterfowl. Explore school farm programs where students enjoy fresh organic ingredients they grow, harvest, and prepare themselves. Meet an award-winning horticulturist and learn about careers in horticulture. And discover how a Native American nation finds success growing olives for their brand of olive oil.

Join host Wes Woodland and discover three women who embody the enduring spirit of the Sierra foothills and mountains.

Take a look at telehealth today and how a post-COVID world encourages modern medicine to embrace technology.

How has the pandemic affected our physical and mental health? Discover the ways we’ve stayed healthy in mind and body despite the challenges created by quarantining, social distancing, and staying close to home for months on end. Explore some physical activities that keep participants safe and in shape, plus the tools and tricks people have developed to maintain mental and emotional balance.