In a 2-ounce serving, pistachios contain 12 g of protein which is more than a similar-sized serving of halibut, 6 g of fiber which is three times more than a similar-size serving of broccoli, and 570 mg of potassium which is greater than one large banana.

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Fun fact! In a 2-ounce serving, pistachios contain 12 g of protein which is more than a similar-sized serving of halibut, 6 g of fiber which is three times more than a similar-size serving of broccoli, and 570 mg of potassium which is greater than one large banana.

Nutritious pistachios

The United States is the second largest consumer of turkey, behind Israel.

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Fun fact! The United States is the second largest consumer of turkey, behind Israel.

Turkey consumption

While the kernel and oil of macadamia nuts are the main products, macadamia shells have a number of uses as well, such as mulch, fuel (think charcoal), as a planting medium for anthurium cultures, for plastic manufacture, as well as a substitute for sand in sandblasting.

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Fun fact! While the kernel and oil of macadamia nuts are the main products, macadamia shells have a number of uses as well, such as mulch, fuel (think charcoal), as a planting medium for anthurium cultures, for plastic manufacture, as well as a substitute for sand in sandblasting.

Macadamia shells

The pawpaw tree produces the largest edible fruit native to North America. It is the only temperate plant within the Annonaceae family of plants which includes many tropical fruits such as cherimoya, which is native to Ecuador and Peru. Pawpaw trees grow naturally in 26 states throughout the Eastern U.S., and in Southwestern Ontario, Canada.

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Fun Fact! The pawpaw tree produces the largest edible fruit native to North America. 

Pawpaw

Because plums and apricots are so genetically similar, they can be hybridized to make pluots (75% plum, 25% apricot), plumcots (50% plum, 50% apricot), and apriums (75% apricot, 25% plum).

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Fun fact! Because plums and apricots are so genetically similar, they can be hybridized to make pluots (75% plum, 25% apricot), plumcots (50% plum, 50% apricot), and apriums (75% apricot, 25% plum).

Plum, apricot hybrids

Pumpkins are considered to be “giant” when they exceed 25 pounds. However, giant pumpkins can get as big as 1000 pounds.

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Fun fact! Pumpkins are considered to be “giant” when they exceed 25 pounds. However, giant pumpkins can get as big as 1000 pounds.








Giant pumpkins

There are three types of rice: short-grain, medium-grain, and long-grain. Long-grain rice is predominantly used in processed foods such as packaged mixes. Medium-grain rice can be found in breakfast cereals and other processed foods such as casseroles and stir-fry recipes. Short-grain rice is ideal for pudding and other desserts. Short- and medium-grain japonica rice is well known for its use in Japanese and Korean cuisine, including sushi.

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Fun fact! There are three types of rice: short-grain, medium-grain, and long-grain. Long-grain rice is predominantly used in processed foods such as packaged mixes. Medium-grain rice can be found in breakfast cereals and other processed foods such as casseroles and stir-fry recipes. Short-grain rice is ideal for pudding and other desserts. Short- and medium-grain japonica rice is well known for its use in Japanese and Korean cuisine, including sushi.

Rice varieties and where to find them

Spanish missionaries are credited with introducing the apricot to California, which is now the leading producer of apricots domestically.

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Fun fact! Spanish missionaries are credited with introducing the apricot to California, which is now the leading producer of apricots domestically. 

How apricots got to the U.S.

The United States grows about 200 unique varieties of apples. The top ten varieties are Red Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, McIntosh, Rome, Cripps, Pink/Pink Lady and Empire.

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Fun fact! The United States grows about 200 unique varieties of apples. The top ten varieties are Red Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, McIntosh, Rome, Cripps, Pink/Pink Lady and Empire.

U.S. apple varieties

Peatlands, which are home to orangutans, tigers, and other endangered species contain about 1/3 of the world’s soil carbon, and regulate water flow, reducing flooding, droughts, and seawater intrusion.

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Fun fact! Peatlands, which are home to orangutans, tigers, and other endangered species contain about 1/3 of the world’s soil carbon, and regulate water flow, reducing flooding, droughts, and seawater intrusion.

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