In this episode of "Harvesting the Land", we take a closer look at family farming and the unique challenges and rewards that come with working the land with generations of family members. We meet Tom, the patriarch of the family, who has been farming his entire life. He shares his experiences of growing up on the farm and his deep connection to the land. We also meet his daughter, Sarah, who is the current manager of the farm, and his grandson, Jack, who is just starting to learn the ropes of farming.
In this episode of "Harvesting the Land", we explore the world of citrus farming, focusing on the growing, harvesting, and processing of some of the most popular citrus fruits in the world.
We visit a family-owned citrus farm in California, where we meet the Johnson family, who have been growing citrus for over three generations. We learn about the different types of citrus they grow, including oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, and how they carefully tend to their trees throughout the year to ensure a bountiful harvest.
