Parts of plants
What is a vegetable that is the leaf portion of the plant?
Lettuce , spinach, kale, cabbage
How many servings of fruits & vegetables should you eat every day?
5
How should farm or garden fresh produce be cleaned?
Clean cold water wash
This is the HOTM for October, a favorite for pie, sauce and eating fresh
Apples
Vermont was one of the first states in the U.S. to enact legislation to support this movement, which focuses on getting local food into schools
Farm to School
What is a vegetable that is the seed portion of the plant?
Corn, peas, beans
This vitamin in, found in carrots and orange vegetables, is good for your eyes
Vitamin A
This crunchy snack is the HOTM for February because it stores well for months after harvest
Carrot
Vermont is the top U.S. producer of this sweet treat
Maple Syrup
What is a vegetable that is the root portion of the plant?
Carrot, potato, radish, turnip, beet
These foods support a healthy digestive system because they have the same live active cultures that live in our bodies.
Probiotics: yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, fermented pickles
How should cut fresh vegetables be stored in the refrigerator?
Covered or sealed
This prolific garden treat is the HOTM for July, and can be eaten fresh or pickled
Cucumber
About how many farms are there in Vermont? 500, 6500, 10,500 or 60,500
6,500
What is a vegetable that is the flower portion of the plant?
Cauliflower or broccoli
This type of fungus is edible and good for you.
Mushroom
Canning fruits and veggies properly at high temp or high pressure prevents this pathogen
Botulism
Some examples of the HOTM for April are: rice, oats, rye and wheat
Whole Grains
Which farm product brings in $600 Million per year in sales for Vermont farmers
Milk
What is a vegetable that is the stem portion of the plant?
Celery , asparagus
Spinach is a good source of this nutrient
Vitamin A, calcium and iron
What factor impacts the flavor/quality, price and selection of produce throughout the year
The Season
The frenzied farming of this animal in the early 1800's forever changed Vermont's landscape and economy
Merino Sheep
To make pastures for these animals, farmers cut 50% of the forests down. Most of these forests have since grown back.