“Until the invention of the tractor in the late 1800s, the driving power in agriculture was the horse.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Although Florida is best known for orange production, the state’s farmers also grow a variety of field crops, including peanuts, cotton, potatoes, corn, hay, sugarcane, and soybeans.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Plums are a great source of potassium, which can help manage high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.” ~American Agriculture Facts

“Reaching weights up to 80 pounds and lengths up to 36 inches, the largest tree-borne fruit in the world is Jackfruit.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Brown rice is a whole grain with the inedible hull removed, while white rice is the same grain with the hull, bran layer, and cereal germ removed.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“A growing agriculture niche that employs about 530,000 American workers is ornamental horticulture.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Raw elderberries contain cyanide and must be cooked before eating. An elderberry plant can survive 80-100 years in the wild.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Garlic is part of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks, and shallots.” ~ American Agriculture Facts