About this season
“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.
Episodes (8)
1. Betting the Farm
Aired 4 April 2019 • 41 min
As 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.
2. Out of Control
Aired 11 April 2019 • 41 min
3. No Rest for The Weary
Aired 18 April 2019 • 41 min
4. Invading Hordes
Aired 25 April 2019 • 41 min
5. Chasing the Dream
Aired 2 May 2019 • 41 min
6. On the Brink
Aired 9 May 2019 • 41 min
As 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.
7. Make or Break
Aired 16 May 2019 • 41 min
Harvest 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.
8. Never Give Up
Aired 23 May 2019 • 41 min
As 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?