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Find fun food facts and current agriculture statistics, and discover what farmers do and the agriculture issues they face every day.
The Incredible Egg: Farm Facts About Eggs
Did you know that you can tell whether an egg is fresh or stale by dropping it in water? May is National Egg Month, and we’re celebrating with some fun farm facts about eggs.
Celebrate April’s National Garlic Month With These Fun Facts
Did you know garlic is both a vegetable and an herb? April is National Garlic Month (Garlic Day is April 19). Celebrate with a few garlic fun facts.
Fun Facts About U.S. Agriculture
Agriculture is one of the United States’ most important industries, employing 17 percent of the country’s total work force. Here are fun facts and statistics about U.S. agriculture.
Farm Facts: The United States Farmer
To keep up with projected population growth, more food will have to be produced in the next 50 years as the past 10,000 years combined. Find out more about the efforts of today’s United States farmers.
United States Cotton Facts
Find out how many shirts, $100 bills and other items that one bale of cotton can produce, along with other cotton fun facts and stats.
United States Soybean Facts
U.S. farmers in more than 30 states grow soybeans, making soybeans the country’s top value crop export. Find out more soybean facts and stats.
Horseradish History and Other Pungent Particulars
Horseradish is a member of a venerable botanical family, Brassicaceae, which includes broccoli, cabbage, mustard and wasabi. Read on for more horseradish fun facts.
Growing Asparagus Takes Patience
If you’re starting asparagus in your garden this year, remember that you’ll have to wait three years after planting for your first crop.
Amazing and Interesting Egg Facts [Infographic]
Egg facts infographic provides a look at global egg consumption habits along with tidbits about eggshell color and how to tell if your eggs are fresh.
Beyond Fresh Breath: Mint Trivia and Fun Facts
In 2010 the United States produced a whopping 8.6 million pounds of the breath-fresheners. Here are some more fun facts about mint.
Popular Potatoes: Tater Trivia and Fun Facts
The potato is the most important non-cereal crop for feeding the world, ranking behind corn, wheat and rice. Read on for other potato fun facts.
Farm Facts: Pumpkins
Pumpkins range in size from less than a pound to over 1,000 pounds. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds. Learn more pumpkin facts.
