The American Farm

Season 1

TV-PG
“The American Farm” is an authentic portrait of the fight to go from seed to stalk, and from farm to fork. The HISTORY series presents an up-close look at one full year of family farming, told through an unprecedented year on the ground, capturing breathtaking visuals, private moments and personal interviews.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

  • Betting the Farm
    E1
    Betting the FarmAs spring arrives, hard-working family farms across the United States gamble everything they have, fighting to stay in business, and stay together. The real-life struggle of men and women who put food on our tables begins each year.
  • Out of Control
    E2
    Out of ControlWith spring in full bloom, family farms across the United States race to prep their fields and plant their crops. While one family operation faces down the worst drought in decades, another family farm gets a scare that puts their life in perspective. In Alaska, vegetable farmer Tim Meyers battles tundra and family in a bold attempt to farm where no one else dares.
  • No Rest for The Weary
    E3
    No Rest for The WearyAt the end of spring, it's the last chance for family farms to put seed in the ground before the planting window closes. As one farmer gambles on high-cost bull semen, another faces a cattle stampede and launches a plan to save the farm. A farmer and his wife reconcile to finish planting, while another farmer leaves his fields at a crucial time.
  • Invading Hordes
    E4
    Invading HordesWith the crops in the ground, and hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line, farmers must protect their investment. But when their fields are threatened by a variety of pests, it's time to fight back.
  • Chasing the Dream
    E5
    Chasing the DreamIn mid-summer, winter wheat is ready to harvest, and it's the year's first opportunity for a pay-day and a chance to break out their combines. Stress is at an all-time high as they begin to harvest crops that will help carry them out or dig them deeper into debt.
  • On the Brink
    E6
    On the BrinkAs 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.
  • Make or Break
    E7
    Make or BreakHarvest 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, one bad harvest could spell disaster.
  • Never Give Up
    E8
    Never Give UpAs fall draws to a close, the last harvests are do or die for these family businesses. Farmers have put everything on the line to stay afloat, and set themselves up for the future, but will it be enough?

 

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