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Brighton, Colorado:
In this episode of our show, we return to
the farm to meet an inventor. Just a few generations ago, we were all farmers.
Life was hard, but we survived. Today, we meet a man whose life's journey, his
cause, has been to lighten the load of the farm worker. He wanted to make it
easier for the people he loves, and he has.
Since his earliest days on the farm back in the
1940, Bob Sakata has invented many labor saving devices and you will see some
of them in this episode.
Bob is also an activist and he loves
farming.
His 3200+ acres are some of the most important
you'll find in America. Bob lobbied for the repeal of the death tax; and in
June 2003, the farmers of America won their day on Capitol Hill. Yet, in a very
real way, we all won. Keeping open space, seeking alternatives to urban sprawl,
requires us all to embrace the source of our food, yes, our life, the
farmlands.
In Brighton, Colorado we found a special place
where the sweetest corn on earth grows. It is not without problems. Water
always seems scarce and these last few years that has been painfully
true.
We call small business owners New American Heroes
because they are innovators, risk takers, and job generators.
Bob Sakata is driven because he does not forget
all the back-breaking work he did as a child. Here is a man with a deep
affection for life. He is naturally gracious and has a generous spirit.
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