1. The “breadbasket” of the nation
Midwest
The “breadbasket” of the nation

2. States of the Midwest North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio

3. About the Land
Rich soil
Good climate
Advanced farming techniques

4. Exported crops (WORLDWIDE)
Soy
Corn
Wheat

5. Livestock/Dairy Large quantities produced: Beef Pork Lamb Poultry
Recognized for dairy production:
Wisconsin
Minnesota

6. Other News Worthy States
Kansas
Leading producer of wheat in the United States
Iowa
Leading producer of soybeans and corn in the United States

7. County/State Fairs Popular items judged: Cakes Pies Homemade breads
Cookies
Jams
Jellies

8. Popular Festivals
Cities and towns hold festivals based on harvests of the following products
Apples
Pumpkins
Strawberries
Other fruits and vegetables

9. Let’s All Share Buffet-
Dinners created to satisfy hunger of farmers during harvest time
Potluck-
Shared meal; each family brings a dish to share

10. Foods of the Midwest Broiled steak Roast beef
Baked/hash brown potatoes
Corn on the cob
Coleslaw
Tomatoes (from garden)
Home baked rolls
Apple pie
Brownies

11. A Midwest breakfast
Hot cereal
Pancakes
Bacon
Eggs
Toast
Coffee

12. A Few Midwest Tidbits Cooking is hearty and uncomplicated
“Comfort foods”
History of the potluck…
These meals get their name from a tradition of hospitality in which a prepared meal would be shared with an unexpected guest.
Since the cook did not know the guest was coming, the guest would have to take “the luck of the pot”