Chew on This
Food for thought that you can chew on. Interesting tidbits to feed your curiousity. Learn more in the Common Questions about Agriculture section of our site.
Seasons of the Season
Holidays bring decorations, celebrations and gifts, but there’s one more piece that brings us all together – food!
World Egg Day
October 13 is World Egg Day! Eggs are a staple in so many different recipes and is such a great nutritional source. Check out these ten fun facts you didn 't know about eggs and how they can help you live a healthy life!
National Coffee Day
Happy National Coffee Day! Did you know that three in every four Americans drink coffee every day? That means for most of us it is one of the first things we do in the morning, pouring a cup of coffee. The real debate between coffee drinkers is whether they prefer a hot or iced cup.
How Does Rice Grow?
Rice is widely eaten worldwide, but did you know we grow rice here in the U.S.? Most U.S. rice is grown in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas!
National Chicken Wing Day
In the United States, Americans consumed over one billion servings of chicken wings in 2019 - that 's a lot of chicken! Each year, National Chicken Wing Day is celebrated in the United States on July 29th.
June is Dairy Month!
In honor of National Dairy Month, learn more about 5 DAIRY good products!
How Does Zucchini Grow?
Zucchini noodles, zucchini fritters or sliced zucchini in a salad – These are all yummy ways to eat the popular vegetable that is in season right now! But wait, IS it a vegetable?
Where Does Pizza Come From?
Before delivery, before the freezer, where does pizza come from?
September is National Honey Month!
Learn all about honey and pollinators in honor of National Honey Month!
4 Fun Facts about 4th of July Favorites
What foods make you think of the 4th? Do you know where they come from? Can you guess 3 fruits that are actually berries?
