Sweet Potato Vodka

In California, sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient in award-winning vodka. Iowa is definitely where the tall corn grows, but these Iowa farmers are making a special kind of Hawkeye State wine. On Farm to Fork, we’ll learn how to make a sweet salad featuring candied oranges. In Wisconsin, some “sassy cows” create special kinds of cheese and ice cream.

Season: 19
Episode: 5
Duration: 26m 30s
Aired: 05/04/2026

Episode 4

S19 Ep4 | 26m 30s

Cactus farm finds success. Georgia peanut harvest. “Mule Days” draws fans of the farm animal.

Episode 3

S19 Ep3 | 26m 30s

“Big Apple” harvest in New York. Ohio family sells crops overseas. Tasty new carrot soup recipe.

Episode 2

S19 Ep2 | 26m 30s

U.S. winter “salad bowl.” Florida farmers feed the hungry. Montana growers raise gluten-free crops.

Episode 1

S19 Ep1 | 26m 30s

Rice farmer sells directly to consumers. Virginia corn grower reaps nation’s largest harvest.

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Farm to Fork: Candied Orange Salad

S19 Ep5 | 6m 43s

On Farm to Fork, we’ll learn how to make a sweet salad featuring candied oranges.

Farming Artisanal Vodka

S19 Ep5 | 5m 22s

In California, sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient in award-winning vodka.

Iowa Farmer Turns Cornfields into Vineyards

S19 Ep5 | 5m 50s

Iowa is definitely where the corn grows, but these Iowa farmers are making Hawkeye State wine.

Wisconsin Sassy Cow Creamery

S19 Ep5 | 4m 33s

In Wisconsin, some “sassy cows” create special kinds of cheese and ice cream.