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Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers

Season 2024 Episode 1 | 55m 45s

Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers, follows Lidia across America as meeting chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs hard at work trying to change, not only what’s available, but the way Americans think about food in the future. “It’s also critical to remember the energy and water it takes to grow, transport and package the foods we eat”, says Lidia, “We all have the ability to be Changemakers”.

Aired: 11/25/24 | Expires: 12/26/24
Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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