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Farm Facts About Eggs

Farm Facts About Eggs

April 02, 2013
Did you know that you can tell whether an egg is fresh or stale by dropping it in water? A fresh egg will sink, but a stale one will float. May is National Egg Month,... Read more »
Farm Facts About Watermelon

Farm Facts About Watermelon

March 01, 2013
Harvested between July and Labor Day, the watermelon is the most consumed melon in the United States. Did you know that this hefty melon can vary in size anywhere from five to 40 pounds? Take... Read more »
Farm Facts About Mint

Farm Facts About Mint

February 01, 2013
Peppermint and spearmint have been growing in the U.S. for generations. In 2010, the country produced a whopping 8.6 million pounds of these minty-fresh crops. Here are some more interesting facts about mint. Peppermint The... Read more »
Farm Facts About Potatoes

Farm Facts About Potatoes

January 18, 2013
The potato is one versatile vegetable. This tasty spud is grown in 36 states across the country and is super easy to cook. Take a look at some interesting farm facts about the always-popular potato:... Read more »