Lidia Celebrates America

Homegrown Heroes: Nate Looney & Edgar Hercila

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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

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

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Alvina describes how farming gives a person purpose.

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

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

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

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

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

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