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Animal Sanctuary

Meet some animals that have been given a second chance and are lucky to be alive. They were misfits who found reprieve in some caring hands.


What’s Ripe? (recipe)

Although the summer season may be winding down, California’s "stone fruit" industry is still in high gear. It’s peak season for peaches, plums and nectarines.



Heartland Singer

His claim to fame was being in the musical group "The New Christy Minstrels," but Randy Sparks has always had a passion for farming.


Travel Expenses

Has the price of gasoline limited your options for a summer vacation? Heartland has some suggestions for a few "one tank getaways."


Futuristic Farming

Mariquita Farm is a successful part of the growing trend in Community Supported Agriculture, where farmers sell directly to the public on a weekly basis.


Cycling the Vineyards

If you thought driving through California’s wine country was a pleasant outing, how about taking in the sights from the comfort of a bicycle seat?

Star Garden

Eddie Albert played a "city slicker" turned "farmer" on "Green Acres," but in real life, his farming skills are no laughing matter.


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