Keystone Stories: Farming


With its picturesque landscapes and fertile soil, Pennsylvania is renowned for its diverse farming. With multi-generational farms using new technology to assist in the work, the state’s agricultural sector thrives, supporting local communities and markets.

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The Forest

Season 1 Episode 1 | 27 min

In the early days of the Commonwealth, nearly 29 million acres of Pennsylvania were covered in forest. By 1895, this number dropped to 9 million acres. While Pennsylvania provided lumber to build a nation, this invaluable natural resource was almost lost. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 05/05/22

 

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Old Spaces, New Places

Season 2 Episode 3 | 27 min

Adaptive reuse is the term given to the repurposing of old buildings, and many of the buildings we use today are serving a very different purpose than originally intended. But repurposing a structure is not always easy. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 01/16/23

 

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Farming

Season 4 Episode 3 | 27 min

With its picturesque landscapes and fertile soil, Pennsylvania is renowned for its diverse farming. With multi-generational farms using new technology to assist in the work, the state’s agricultural sector thrives, supporting local communities and markets. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 10/14/24

 

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