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Speeders
08:44 | Released 2005
Discover speeders with a train enthusiast. Find out what they are, how they were originally used by the railroads, and what it’s like to go on a “speeder excursion.”
Related to: Pennsylvania Inside Out
Holgate Toys
03:12 | Released 2005
The Holgate Toy Company is known for its high-quality wooden toys. Take a tour of the factory that produced the trolleys for Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and explore a playroom designed for children of all ages.
PA Baseball 7
22:47 | Released 2008
Find out what it is like to take a road trip in the minor leagues. Learn how the professional groundskeepers for the State College Spikes and Altoona Curve keep the fields in tip-top shape. Also, find out what the players do in the off-season.
Related to: Hometown Double Play
Farming From The Heart: Something Different
10:54 | Released 1998
Discover Pennsylvania's niche farms. Learn the ins and outs of a butterfly farm and find out how a dairy farm has turned into an entertainment facility.
Related to: Farming From The Heart
Farming From The Heart: Down By The Banks
05:05 | Released 1998
Corn Hill Farm is located in an unlikely place-a series of islands on the Susquehanna River. Its father-and-son team works long hours seven days a week to keep the 500-acre farm "afloat."
Related to: Farming From The Heart
German Americans
13:57 | Released 2001
More Americans claim German descent than any other ethnic origin. Just how much do German customs influence our national identity? An expert discusses this thought-provoking question.
Related to: Take Note
Farming From The Heart: Back to Basics
06:40 | Released 1998
At Willow Spring Farms, how animals are raised is just as important as what animals are raised. Learn about the holistic approach this family takes in producing the healthiest animals and offering the highest-quality products.
Related to: Farming From The Heart
Farming From The Heart: The Cow Train
06:26 | Released 1998
On the Mason Dixon Farm you have to go inside to find the dairy cattle. Riding on a $1 million "cow train," more than 2,100 cows are milked three times a day. The massive amount of milk produced has put this farm on the international map.
Related to: Farming From The Heart
Farming From The Heart: Generally Speaking
04:50 | Released 1998
A Gettysburg couple chose "dirt over diamonds" to pursue their love for farming. Breeding beef cattle and producing Christmas trees and eggs has kept the couple busy, but they have learned that working smarter is better than working harder.
Related to: Farming From The Heart
Farming From The Heart: Ancient Tradition
04:43 | Released 1998
A passion for farming and respect for his ancestors brought a young Japanese man to the United States. Watch him create "earthquakes" to improve shitaki mushroom crops.