“Dogs play an active role in agriculture by assisting farmers and ranchers with herding, hunting, and guarding livestock.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Research has shown that broccoli has more protein per calorie than steak.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Thyme derives its name from the Greek word Thymus, which means courage. Romans, Scottish Highlanders, and knights during the Middle Ages, all believed the herb helped increase their courage.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Ancient Greeks believed the goddess Aphrodite created Oregano, which has been used medicinally as an antiseptic. The word loosely translates in Greek to ‘Joy of the Mountains.’”

“Arkansas is the leading rice producer of all the states, and Riceland Foods is the largest rice exporter in the U.S.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“The nation’s leading state for the production of black and small red beans is Michigan. Bush’s Beans, based in Tennessee, buys beans from Michigan.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Giant pumpkins can grow as much as 5 pounds per day.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“During World War I, when meat and potatoes because scarce, Germans consumed large quantities of turnips. They even made bread from turnip flour. The winter of 1916-1917 became known as ‘turnip winter.’” ~ Agriculture Facts