The Yam Belt

Fun fact! Tarragon has been used in traditional medicine as a remedy for toothaches. Click to read more.

Fun fact! Fenugreek seeds are used to make imitation maple syrup and flavoring.

Fun fact! During the Han-dynasty in 200 BCE, envoys from Java held cloves in their mouths to perfume their breath during audiences with the emperor.

Fun fact! About 46% of the world’s total fish supply comes from aquaculture, however, aquaculture accounts for more than 52% of total fishery products that are for human consumption.

Fun fact! 3.8 million tons of grapes go toward wine production while 115 thousand tons go toward juice production.

Fun fact! Sorghum originates from Northeastern Africa where it was first domesticated, but made its way to the Americas during the mid-18th century. Click to read more.