America the Bountiful

An original food history docuseries, distributed nationally by American Public Television, sponsored by American Farmland Trust.

Food as a lens for cultural storytelling in rural & small town America.

Across the waves of grain and fruited plains, the food traditions that shape our nation are being preserved and rediscovered. Join Capri Cafaro as she travels America’s back roads to uncover incredible stories of the foods we love to grow, harvest, cook and celebrate.

This series was developed by showrunner Jesse Roesler in collaboration with host Capri Cafaro, is produced by Credo Nonfiction, funded by American Farmland Trust, distributed by National Public Television and presented by PBS member station WTTW in Chicago.

Season 1 is now airing nationwide on 300+ local PBS affiliates, nationally on Create, and is streaming on PBS Passport. Season 2 is currently in production and will premiere in April, 2025.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • Concept & Format Ideation

  • Creative Development

  • Casting

  • Scriptwriting

  • Production

  • Editorial & Finish

“America the Bountiful helps us reach an important National Public Television audience of engaged and committed conservationists, farmers, and food lovers across the country.”

- John Piotti, CEO American Farmland Trust

“PBS affiliate programmers love the series and are scheduling repeats. We already have 95% US household carriage and 21k broadcasts…with great ratings!”

- Christina Pagones, Presenting PBS Member Station, WTTW

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