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Season 1 – The American Farm

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The farmers of America are heroes who gamble their last dollar every day against the unrelenting war against Mother Nature. "The American Farm" is an authentic look at what these families go through to bring items from farm to fork. This is a close-up look at a year of farming told through breathtaking visuals, personal interviews, and private interviews with the families. The Boyd, Griggs, Meyers, Robertson, and Sunderland families are featured. A story steeped in legacy, tradition, and hard work -- these families are working toward the American dream and face hardship like never before.
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The American Farm — Season 1

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Thom Beers

Executive Producer

Jeff Conroy

Executive Producer

Sarah Bernard

Executive Producer

Jeff Brick

Executive Producer

Michael Stiller

Executive Producer

Mary Donahue

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 4, 2019 Betting the Farm As spring arrives, hard-working family farms across the United States gamble everything they have on new land, equipment and livestock to stay in business and stay together. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 11, 2019 Out of Control Family farms across the United States race to prepare their fields and plant their crops; one family operation faces the worst drought in decades, while another family gets a scare that puts their lives in perspective. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 18, 2019 No Rest for the Weary It is the last chance for family farms to put seed in the ground before the planting window closes; a farmer and his wife reconcile to finish planting, while another leaves his fields at a crucial time. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 25, 2019 Invading Hordes With the crops in the ground and hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line, farmers must protect their investment and fight back when their fields are threatened by a variety of pests. Details Episode 5 Aired May 2, 2019 Chasing the Dream It's mid-summer and, with winter wheat ready to harvest, it's the year's first opportunity for a payday and a chance to break out the combines; stress is at an all-time high. Details Episode 6 Aired May 9, 2019 On the Brink As September arrives and fall harvest begins, two farms face life or death struggles with their livestock, while a third races to get their crop harvested and help a neighbor in trouble. Details Episode 7 Aired May 16, 2019 Make or Break Harvest season hits high gear and judgement day arrives for some of the year's biggest gambles as bank payments loom and legacies are at stake. Details Episode 8 Aired May 23, 2019 Never Give Up As fall draws to a close, the last harvests are do-or-die for these family businesses that have put everything on the line to stay afloat and set themselves up for the future. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Thom Beers, Jeff Conroy, Sarah Bernard, Jeff Brick, Michael Stiller, Mary Donahue
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 4, 2019