1. Are You Hungry? Michigan Crops

2. Michigan Apples Michigan is #3 in apple production Michigan is #3 in apple production Apples are healthy because they have 80 calories and dietary fiber Apples are healthy because they have 80 calories and dietary fiber Michigan is #1 in producing Jonathan apples and Northern spys Michigan is #1 in producing Jonathan apples and Northern spys

3. Michigan Bluberries  We are #1 in growing bluberries  A European explorer, Samule De Chanplain first tried Bluberries in the Lake Huron area  The first planting of bluberries occurred (in Michigan) in 1893  Bluberries are healthy because they have more vitamin a then any other berry  

4. Michigan’s Corn Michigan is #11 in corn production Michigan is #11 in corn production Most of Michigan’s corn is grown in these Most of Michigan’s corn is grown in these counties: Huron, Lenawee, St. Joseph, Sanilac, Saginaw Livestock consumes the most corn Livestock consumes the most corn Ethanol is a liquid used to make fuel and comes from corn. Ethanol is a liquid used to make fuel and comes from corn.

5. Michigan Sugar Beets Michigan is fourth in production in sugar beets. Michigan is fourth in production in sugar beets. Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, and Saginaw Bay are counties that grow Sugar beets Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, and Saginaw Bay are counties that grow Sugar beets Sugar beets are used for molasses, Vinegar, and stuff we like …..SUGAR!! Sugar beets are used for molasses, Vinegar, and stuff we like …..SUGAR!!

6. SOYBEANS Soybeans are called miracle crop. Soybeans are called miracle crop. Soybeans are earth friendly because it makes soy ink, soy milk, soy glue, solvents soy butter, toxic clean ups and plastics. Soybeans are earth friendly because it makes soy ink, soy milk, soy glue, solvents soy butter, toxic clean ups and plastics. Soybeans are healthy because they are high in protein. Soybeans are healthy because they are high in protein. Lenawee, Sanilac, Monroe, Saginaw, Washtenaw, Tuscola are some of the counties that grow Soybeans in Michigan. Lenawee, Sanilac, Monroe, Saginaw, Washtenaw, Tuscola are some of the counties that grow Soybeans in Michigan.

7. Dry Beans Michigan is number 2 in producing dry beans. Michigan is number 2 in producing dry beans. Pinto beans, Navy beans,Dark red kidney beans are three types of Dry beans in Michigan. Pinto beans, Navy beans,Dark red kidney beans are three types of Dry beans in Michigan. The counties that grow the most dry beans are: Sanilac, Presque Isle, Alpena, Huron, and Grand Traverse. The counties that grow the most dry beans are: Sanilac, Presque Isle, Alpena, Huron, and Grand Traverse.

8. Michigan’s Perfect Potatoes Counties that grow the most potatoes are: Montcalm, St. Joseph, Mecosta, Bay, and Presque isle. Counties that grow the most potatoes are: Montcalm, St. Joseph, Mecosta, Bay, and Presque isle. Michigan is # 10 in the U.S. in total potato growth!! Michigan is # 10 in the U.S. in total potato growth!! Tractors and mechanical harvesters are used to harvest potatoes. Tractors and mechanical harvesters are used to harvest potatoes. Farmers harvest potatoes. Farmers harvest potatoes.

9. FUN FACTS FOR MICHIGAN CROPS!!! Potatoes are the largest veggie crop that comes from Michigan. Potatoes are the largest veggie crop that comes from Michigan. Did you know that “Michigan Bean Soup” is served DAILY to the U.S. Senate because it has a lot of protein? Did you know that “Michigan Bean Soup” is served DAILY to the U.S. Senate because it has a lot of protein? Soybeans can actually get a disease called a “nematode” which is a microscopic animal that can kill them. Soybeans can actually get a disease called a “nematode” which is a microscopic animal that can kill them.

10. Are you still hungry for Michigan Crops? There’s still enough left!!