Chew on This

Food for thought that you can chew on. Interesting tidbits to feed your curiousity. Learn more in the Common Questions about Agriculture section of our site.

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Chew on This | Feb 07, 2022

Where Does Pizza Come From?

Before delivery, before the freezer, where does pizza come from?

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Chew on This | Aug 31, 2021

September is National Honey Month!

Learn all about honey and pollinators in honor of National Honey Month!

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Education | Mar 19, 2020

March 19 is National Poultry Day!

National Poultry Day is a day to recognize domestic birds that are raised for their meat and eggs—and the farmers that make it possible!

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Education | Aug 30, 2019

Grains: Fuel for life!

Did you know that grains are the edible seeds of specific grasses? We as humans get about 48% on average of our calories, or food energy, from grains! Grains also can be used to feed livestock and manufacture cooking oils, fuels, cosmetics and even hand sanitizer. True cereal grains include wheat, oat, rice, corn, barley, sorghum, rye and millet.Grains are annual plants, which means they have only one growing season per year and yield one crop. Let 's talk about a few grains we use every day!

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Chew on This | May 29, 2019

Herbs are Ag

Let 's explore where mint, and some other herbs, get their start!

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Chew on This | May 16, 2019

Did Somebody Say BBQ?!

Barbecue is an American staple. You find it shared at family gatherings and every patriotic event. But where did it originate?

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Chew on This | May 01, 2019

Snacks and Sustainability

What do pretzels, chips, and beef cattle have in common?

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Chew on This | Feb 24, 2019

March is National Peanut Month!

Here are some peanut-y resources!

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Chew on This | Aug 28, 2018

BERRY Surprising Facts

Berries are always a yummy, healthy snack, but what exactly is a berry?