Fruits of Labor
Who introduced the sweet, crunchy apples as we know them today?
What animal has multiple stomachs?
NONE! However, ruminant animals such as sheep, goats & cattle have 1 stomach with multiple compartments.
What is the term for a new farming technique where plants grow in water only without any soil present?
Hydroponics.
Fun fact: ND Farm to School program gave out 50 hydroponic gardens to schools across the state in 2023
The USDA MyPlate says that _____% of your plate should be made up of grains?
30%
North Dakota's annual wheat harvest could make how many BILLION loaves of bread?
16!
Fun Fact: wheat can help keep your hair healthy
__#___ out of every ___#____ bites of food is thanks to a pollinator
1 out of 3
North Dakota raises roughly 150,000 of this livestock each year and it is the most eaten meat in the world. What livestock is it?
PORK
What are the 3 main parts that make up a honey bee's body?
Head, Thorax & Abdomen
Fun Fact: One bee colony will produce 75 pounds of honey a year!
What fruit is good for your eyes and skin?
SQUASH!! Yes, Squash is a fruit!
Fun Fact: There are over 100types of squash and the Native Americans were the first to grow them in North Dakota.
Soybeans are a huge crop for ND, but nearly all ND soybeans are shipped to Asia. North Dakota grows approximately how many acres of soybeans a year?
6 Million!!
Apples need a lot of care and are grown in temperature climates with distinct seasons. They require well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight.
What are the 5 top producing states of apples?
Washington
New York
Michigan
Pennsylvania
California
What 2 fruits that grow in ND produce 500 seeds or more?
Pumpkins and watermelon!
Fun Fact: strawberries produce about 200 seeds each
What term means to protect the Earth's natural resources for current and future generations?
Conservation.
Stewardship means taking care of something. ND farmers and ranchers conserve soil, water & air and they are stewards of their land and livestock.
Farmers and ranchers are both stewards and conversationalists!
What is considered one of the world's oldest vegetables?
Cabbage
Most of North Dakota's dairy cows are Holsteins. The average cow will produce 8 gallons of milk a day, and 1/2 of the ND milk is made into cheese, but what is the average number of licks to finish a scoop of ice cream?
50 licks
What fruit contains 3X more vitamin C than an orange?
Red Bell Pepper!
Fun Fact: these are the sweetest bell peppers.
Which ND crop is packed with vitamin C, Potassium, and fiber? Plus, with their superpowers in complex carbohydrates they fuel athletes keeping them energized and ready to conquer any adventure.
Potatoes!!!
Fun Fact: The average American eats about 11 pounds of potatoes a year.
What is the term for something that is capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria?
Biodegradeable
Beef is packed with powerful nutrients including Zinc, iron, Protein. What are each of the ZIP nutrients good for?
ZINC: needed for healthy immune system & control your appetite.
IRON: helps carry oxygen to your body's cells and tissues and helps your brain develop.
PROTEIN: helps keep your body energized and supports mussel growth
Cows out number humans in North Dakota and ND ranchers raise enough cattle to feed 11 million people a year. How many pounds of beef does the average American eat a year?
55 pounds
What 5 crops are considered both a fruit AND a vegetable?
Green Beans, Peas, Corn, Tomatoes, Peppers, Mushrooms
Annually, North Dakota farmers raise about 1 MILLION of this animal. What livestock animal is it?
TURKEY!
There are about 9 ND farms that actively raise turkeys.
What plant is harvested right after sprouting, are nutrient dense, have over 80 varieties and are often enjoyed on sandwiches, salads and soups?
Microgreens!
Potatoes are night shade plants. What is the scientific name for a night shade plant?
Solar Tuberosum
Fun Fact: Potatoes were the first vegetable grown in outer space in October 1995.
A worker bee develops in 21 days, lives for 42 days, makes 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its life, flies 15 miles in an hour and collects nectar within a 4 miles radius of their hive.
How many flowers do you think worker bees need to visit to gather enough nectar to make 1 pound of honey?
2 million flowers!
Fun Fact: a colony typically is home to 60,000 bees!