Contrary to what many believe, goats are typically the cleanest of animals. They are much more selective feeders than cows, chickens, and dogs, and will typically not eat any food that has been contaminated.

Over 92 percent of land in Nebraska is used for farming, making it the state with the highest percentage of land dedicated to farming in America. ~ Agriculture Facts

According to Science News, the coefficient of friction of a banana on hardwood flooring is 0.083, while ice has a coefficient of friction of 0.05, making a banana almost as slippery as ice. ~ Agriculture Facts

During the days of William the Conqueror, many United Kingdom residents would vacate their homes and travel to help with the grape harvest. This custom became known as “vacation.” ~ Agriculture Facts

Caesar Augustus was so found of asparagus that he organized elite military units to procure it for him. Rome’s fastest runners were employed to carry fresh spears to the Alps, to be frozen for later use. ~ Agriculture Facts

Strawberries contain around 200 seeds. Because they wear their seeds on the outside, they aren’t technically a “true” berry. ~ Agriculture Facts

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

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

Many Americans celebrate holidays with food, spending a total of nearly $14 billion each year. ~ Agriculture Facts