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Michigan ApplesMichigan Apples

• Michigan is #3 in apple production Michigan is #3 in apple production

• Apples are healthy because theyApples are healthy because they have 80 calories and dietary fiberhave 80 calories and dietary fiber

• Michigan is #1 in producing Jonathan Michigan is #1 in producing Jonathan apples and Northern spysapples and Northern spys

Michigan BluberriesMichigan Bluberries

We are #1 in growing bluberries We are #1 in growing bluberries A European explorer, Samule De Chanplain first tried Bluberries A European explorer, Samule De Chanplain first tried Bluberries

in the Lake Huron areain the Lake Huron areaThe first planting of bluberries occurred (in Michigan) in 1893The first planting of bluberries occurred (in Michigan) in 1893Bluberries are healthy because they have more vitamin a then Bluberries are healthy because they have more vitamin a then

any other berryany other berry

Michigan’s Corn Michigan’s Corn •Michigan is #11 in corn productionMichigan is #11 in corn production•Most of Michigan’s corn is grown in theseMost of Michigan’s corn is grown in thesecounties: Huron, Lenawee, St. Joseph, Sanilac, counties: Huron, Lenawee, St. Joseph, Sanilac,

SaginawSaginaw•Livestock consumes the most cornLivestock consumes the most corn•Ethanol is a liquid used to make fuel and comes Ethanol is a liquid used to make fuel and comes

from corn.from corn.

Michigan Sugar BeetsMichigan Sugar Beets

• Michigan is fourth in production Michigan is fourth in production in sugar beets .in sugar beets .

• Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, and Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, and Saginaw Bay are counties that Saginaw Bay are counties that grow Sugar beetsgrow Sugar beets

• Sugar beets are used for Sugar beets are used for molasses, Vinegar, and stuff molasses, Vinegar, and stuff we like …..SUGAR!!we like …..SUGAR!!

SOYBEANSSOYBEANS

• Soybeans are called miracle crop.Soybeans are called miracle crop.

• Soybeans are earth friendly because it Soybeans are earth friendly because it makes soy ink, soy milk, soy glue, solvents makes soy ink, soy milk, soy glue, solvents soy butter, toxic clean ups and plastics.soy butter, toxic clean ups and plastics.

• Soybeans are healthy because they are Soybeans are healthy because they are high in protein.high in protein.

• Lenawee, Sanilac, Monroe, Saginaw, Lenawee, Sanilac, Monroe, Saginaw, Washtenaw, Tuscola are some of the Washtenaw, Tuscola are some of the counties that grow Soybeans in Michigancounties that grow Soybeans in Michigan..

Dry Beans Dry Beans

• Michigan is number 2 in producing Michigan is number 2 in producing dry beans.dry beans.

• Pinto beans, Navy beans ,Dark red Pinto beans, Navy beans ,Dark red kidney beans are three types of Dry kidney beans are three types of Dry beans in Michigan.beans in Michigan.

• The counties that grow the most dry The counties that grow the most dry beans are: Sanilac, Presque Isle, beans are: Sanilac, Presque Isle, Alpena, Huron, and Grand Traverse.Alpena, Huron, and Grand Traverse.

Michigan’s Perfect PotatoesMichigan’s Perfect Potatoes

• Counties that grow the most Counties that grow the most potatoes are: Montcalm, St. Joseph, potatoes are: Montcalm, St. Joseph, Mecosta, Bay, and Presque isle.Mecosta, Bay, and Presque isle.

• Michigan is # 10 in the U.S. in total Michigan is # 10 in the U.S. in total potato growth!!potato growth!!

• Tractors and mechanical harvesters Tractors and mechanical harvesters are used to harvest potatoes.are used to harvest potatoes.

• Farmers harvest potatoes.Farmers harvest potatoes.

FUN FACTS FOR MICHIGAN FUN FACTS FOR MICHIGAN CROPS!!!CROPS!!!

• Potatoes are the largest veggie crop that Potatoes are the largest veggie crop that comes from Michigan.comes from Michigan.

• Did you know that “Michigan Bean Soup” Did you know that “Michigan Bean Soup” is served DAILY to the U.S. Senate is served DAILY to the U.S. Senate because it has a lot of protein?because it has a lot of protein?

• Soybeans can actually get a disease called Soybeans can actually get a disease called a “nematode” which is a microscopic a “nematode” which is a microscopic animal that can kill them.animal that can kill them.

Are you still hungry for Are you still hungry for Michigan Crops? There’s still Michigan Crops? There’s still enough left!!enough left!!