How are growers feeding a growing world? In season two of “Leading the Field,” host Brett Griffin is back on the road to find out. From New Mexico’s Hatch Valley to onion fields in upstate New York to a sprawling sugarcane farm in Florida, he continues his quest to meet hard-working growers and learn how they provide our favorite foods from seed to shelf. In this episode, Brett heads to Eastern Washington, where two feisty brothers carry on the family’s apple-growing legacy by supplying an ever-changing market with picture-perfect fruit. The secret to their success? Brotherly love (mixed with a few fights) and a keen awareness of how weather, water and wisdom combine to produce a delicious and healthy treat.

How are growers feeding a growing world? In season two of “Leading the Field,” host Brett Griffin, with help from Nutrien Ag Solutions, is back on the road to find out. From New Mexico’s Hatch Valley to onion fields in upstate New York to a sprawling sugarcane farm in Florida, he continues his quest to meet hard-working growers and learn how they provide our favorite foods from seed to shelf. Sugarcane fields sprawl across the landscape just south of Lake Okeechobee in Central Florida. Harvesting this tough, hardy plant is a race against the clock to preserve as much sucrose as possible. Who better than Brett to participate in a race, especially one that ends with ice cream?

How are growers feeding a growing world? In season two of "Leading the Field," host Brett Griffin, with help from Nutrien Ag Solutions, is back on the road to find out. From New Mexico's Hatch Valley to onion fields in upstate New York to a sprawling sugarcane farm in Florida, he continues his quest to meet hard-working growers and learn how they provide our favorite foods from seed to shelf. Whether in rings or dip, meatloaf, or martini, onions are one of the planet's most versatile and loved produce. But growing them is no walk in the park. Sensitive to moisture and temperature, it's a temperamental species. Brett travels to upstate New York to meet a 12th-generation farmer who knows how to do it right. Join us in the Onion Capital of the World.

How are growers feeding a growing world? In season two of “Leading the Field,” host Brett Griffin, with help from Nutrien Ag Solutions, is back on the road to find out. From New Mexico’s Hatch Valley to onion fields in upstate New York to a sprawling sugarcane farm in Florida, he continues his quest to meet hard-working growers and learn how they provide our favorite foods from seed to shelf. Brett’s quest continues as he heads to the high desert of Eastern Washington to learn about growing cherries at a family operation, where ag meets art. This fragile, fickle fruit requires a gentle hand — along with a few propane cannons to scare away thieving birds who enjoy cherries as much as we do. Come along to see gorgeous orchards and find out how cherries go from bud to bin.

How are growers feeding a growing world? In season two of “Leading the Field,” host Brett Griffin, with help from Nutrien Ag Solutions, is back on the road to find out. From New Mexico’s Hatch Valley to onion fields in upstate New York to a sprawling sugarcane farm in Florida, he continues his quest to meet hard-working growers and learn how they provide our favorite foods from seed to shelf. Sweet corn is a summertime favorite, whether slathered in butter at a backyard BBQ or eaten fresh from the husk. Brett travels to Florida to witness a full-throttle harvest of this delicious treat, learning how farmers grow, harvest and ship their crop.

How are growers feeding a growing world? In season two of “Leading the Field,” host Brett Griffin, with help from Nutrien Ag Solutions, is back on the road to find out. From New Mexico’s Hatch Valley to onion fields in upstate New York to a sprawling sugarcane farm in Florida, he continues his quest to meet hard-working growers and learn how they provide our favorite foods from seed to shelf. What makes the Hatch Valley the Chile Capital of the World? Is it the mix of hot days and cool nights? The loamy soil of the high desert? Water from the Rio Grande River? In this episode, Brett learns the answer: All of the above. And he meets the extended family who started farming the valley more than a hundred years ago.

How are growers feeding a growing world? In season two of “Leading the Field,” host Brett Griffin, with help from Nutrien Ag Solutions, is back on the road to find out. From New Mexico’s Hatch Valley to onion fields in upstate New York to a sprawling sugarcane farm in Florida, he continues his quest to meet hard-working growers and learn how they provide our favorite foods from seed to shelf. While New Mexico’s Hatch Valley is best known for Chile peppers, it’s also ideal for growing pecan trees. Brett meets Rosie and Joe, who have been tending their pecan orchard for more than 30 years, producing tasty, healthy nuts despite a severe drought. Their story will touch your heart and make you hungry.