Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Nate Looney & Edgar Hercila

Clip: Special | 1m 45s Video has closed captioning.

Watch Full Length

Nate Looney and Edgar Hercila work on a farm that they started in the middle of the city. It uses hydroponics to grow microgreens. See how the process works, in this clip from Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes.

Aired: 12/15/17

Rating: TV-PG

Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning

Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

More Extras From This Special

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Homegrown Heroes: Calvin Riggleman

Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Calvin Riggleman

Watch Lidia Bastianich try whisky shots from Calvin Riggleman's distillery.

Clip: Special | 1m 56s

Homegrown Heroes: Calvin Riggleman

Clip: Special | 1m 56s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Homegrown Heroes: Alvina Maynard

Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Alvina Maynard

Alvina describes how farming gives a person purpose.

Clip: Special | 1m 24s

Homegrown Heroes: Alvina Maynard

Clip: Special | 1m 24s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Homegrown Heroes: Jon & Tara Darling

Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Jon & Tara Darling

Lidia makes a porchetta roll with Jon and Tara Darling, and they have dinner outside.

Clip: Special | 1m 58s

Homegrown Heroes: Jon & Tara Darling

Clip: Special | 1m 58s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast

Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast

At a celebratory dinner, Lidia gives a moving toast to the Homegrown Heroes.

Clip: Special | 1m 33s

Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast

Clip: Special | 1m 33s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Homegrown Heroes: Matt Smiley

Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Matt Smiley

Hear Matt Smiley describe how important farming can be to veterans coming home.

Clip: Special | 1m 54s

Homegrown Heroes: Matt Smiley

Clip: Special | 1m 54s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Homegrown Heroes: Mark & Denise Beyers

Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Mark & Denise Beyers

Mark and Denise Beyers make a turkey, and then fresh homemade ricotta with Lidia.

Clip: Special | 1m 47s

Homegrown Heroes: Mark & Denise Beyers

Clip: Special | 1m 47s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Homegrown Heroes: Kelly Carlisle

Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Kelly Carlisle

Learn about Kelly Carlisle's journey to farming and gardening.

Clip: Special | 1m 57s

Homegrown Heroes: Kelly Carlisle

Clip: Special | 1m 57s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes - Preview

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes - Preview

Lidia Bastianich looks at veterans who find farming to be a path back to civilian life.

Preview: Special | 2m 24s

Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes - Preview

Preview: Special | 2m 24s

See All Extras

More Specials

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the ArtisansPassport

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans

Join Lidia Bastianich, as she explores food artisans and artisanal crafts across the U.S.

Special | 56m 26s

Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans

Special | 56m 26s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday FeastPassport

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast

In A Heartland Holiday Feast, Chef Lidia Bastianich explores small-town America.

Special | 56m 34s

Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast

Special | 56m 34s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown HeroesPassport

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes

Lidia Bastianich looks at veterans who find farming to be a path back to civilian life.

Special | 55m 26s

Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes

Special | 55m 26s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for HeroesPassport

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes

Lidia Bastianich pays homage to the men and women of our military.

Special | 56m 40s

Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes

Special | 56m 40s

See All Specials

More Culture Shows

Earth's Sacred Wonders
American Masters
Finding Your Roots
A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley
VOCES
Say It Loud