Just back from Oregon

Jason at Tillamook Cheese factory, originally uploaded by America's Heartland.

We just got back from a shoot in Oregon and we've uploaded some photos to flickr! Check them out!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33078341@N06

We visited the Tillamook Cheese factory and sampled some delicious cheese and ice cream made fresh at the creamery. We also stopped by the Union Mills Feed Store in Mulino. It's been in the same family for 150 years. On our last day we got a lesson in using horses on the farm from Doc Hammill!

All of these stories will be part of our upcoming season of America's Heartland.

But why do they watch???

Last week America's Heartland attended the 2009 Commodity Classic convention in Grapevile, Texas (near Dallas). It's a convention that attracts upwards of 5000 farmers and agriculture business folks from all over the US.

It's a great opportunity for us to talk with farmers and ranchers who are some of our biggest supporters.

We busted out the FlipCamera again and recorded some testimonials from viewers!

First up, Rose Gauck from Indiana explains why she watches the show every week!



We also asked her husband Gerald to explain how the show reaches a non-farming audience...



Finally, the Isringhausens from Jerseyville, Illinois talk about the importance of sharing the story of agriculture in the U.S.



Thanks again to all of our loyal viewers! It was great talking with you!

Jason