FARM TO SCHOOL TRIVIA

Parts of plants

100

What is a vegetable that is the leaf portion of the plant?

Lettuce , spinach, kale, cabbage

200

What is a vegetable that is the seed portion of the plant?

Corn, peas, beans

300

What is a vegetable that is the root portion of the plant?

Carrot, potato, radish, turnip, beet

400

What is a vegetable that is the flower portion of the plant?

Cauliflower or broccoli

500

What is a vegetable that is the stem portion of the plant?

Celery , asparagus

Nutrients

100

How many servings of fruits & vegetables should you eat every day?

5

200

This vitamin in, found in carrots and orange vegetables, is good for your eyes

Vitamin A

300

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

400

This type of fungus is edible and good for you.

Mushroom

500

Spinach is a good source of this nutrient

Vitamin A, calcium and iron

Preparing/Cooking

100

How should farm or garden fresh produce be cleaned?

Clean cold water wash

200

Whenever possible what should you leave this on fresh produce to get added fiber?

Peel or skin

300

How should cut fresh vegetables be stored in the refrigerator?

Covered or sealed

400

Canning fruits and veggies properly at high temp or high pressure prevents this pathogen

Botulism

500

This form of fruits & vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh and can be stored for months.

Frozen

Harvest of the Month

100

This is the HOTM for October, a favorite for pie, sauce and eating fresh

Apples

200

This crunchy snack is the HOTM for February because it stores well for months after harvest

Carrot

300

This prolific garden treat is the HOTM for July, and can be eaten fresh or pickled

Cucumber

400

Some examples of the HOTM for April are: rice, oats, rye and wheat

Whole Grains

500

What factor impacts the flavor/quality, price and selection of produce throughout the year

The Season

Made in Vermont?

100

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

200

Vermont is the top U.S. producer of this sweet treat

Maple Syrup

300

About how many farms are there in Vermont? 500, 6500, 10,500 or 60,500

6,500

400

Which farm product brings in $600 Million per year in sales for Vermont farmers

Milk

500

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.