Bats are a significant part of agriculture. They eat so many insects, it’s estimated that they save farmers $3.7 Billion per year in pesticide costs. ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about Sunflowers
Did you know that the seeds in the head of sunflowers follow the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the previous two numbers? ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about the Fourth of July
“More than 155 million hot dogs are consumed on the Fourth of July, making it the biggest hot dog holiday of the year.” ~ Agriculture Facts
American Folklore Quote
“If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard.” ~ American Folklore
B. Atkinson Quote
“And the dandelion does not stop growing because it is told it is a weed. The dandelion does not care what others see. It says, ‘One day, they’ll be making wishes upon me.’” ~ B. Atkinson
Ag Facts about Holiday Food
Many Americans celebrate holidays with food, spending a total of nearly $14 billion each year. ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about Onions
Yesterday (June 27) was National Onion Day. According to an old English rhyme, the thickness of an onion skin was thought to predict the severity of the upcoming winter. Thin skins meant a mild winter would come, while thick skins indicated a rough winter. ~ Agriculture Facts
Catfish Day
June 25th is National Catfish Day, celebrating the value of farm-raised catfish. ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about Peaches
A large peach has fewer than 70 calories and contains 3 grams of fiber. ~ Agriculture Facts
Ag Facts about Bees
“Bee pollination accounts for about $15 billion in added crop value. Honey bees are like flying dollar bills.” ~ from the FDA website
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