1. MICHIGAN CROPS

2. APPLES Did you know Michigan is #3 in growing apples? Did you know Michigan is #3 in growing apples? Michigan is #1 in producing Jonathans and Northern Spys. These are two types of apples. Michigan is #1 in producing Jonathans and Northern Spys. These are two types of apples. Cider gives people jobs and brings in the money. Cider gives people jobs and brings in the money.

3. BLUEBERRIES Michigan is #1 in growing Blueberries. Michigan is #1 in growing Blueberries. Did you know the first explorer Samuel De Champlain first tried Blueberries at Lake Huron. Did you know the first explorer Samuel De Champlain first tried Blueberries at Lake Huron. The first planting of Blueberries was in 1893. The first planting of Blueberries was in 1893. Blueberries are healthy because they are high in vit.c & vit.a Blueberries are healthy because they are high in vit.c & vit.a

4. corn Corn is most grown in Michigan in fact we are #11 in growing corn Corn is most grown in Michigan in fact we are #11 in growing corn The most counties corn is grown in Michigan is Huron, Leawee st. Joesph, Sanilac, & Saginaw. The most counties corn is grown in Michigan is Huron, Leawee st. Joesph, Sanilac, & Saginaw.

5. ETHANOL Did you know Ethanol is used for fuel? Ethanol is important to our envirment because oil could run out but ethanol will never run out.

6. Sugar Beets Michigan is #4 in growing sugar beets. Michigan is #4 in growing sugar beets. The counties in Michigan that grow the most sugar beets are Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Saginaw, and Saginaw bay. The counties in Michigan that grow the most sugar beets are Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Saginaw, and Saginaw bay. Sugar beets are used for adapting new technology, molasses, vinegar, and sugar. Sugar beets are used for adapting new technology, molasses, vinegar, and sugar.

7. Miracle of Soybeans Soybeans are called the miracle crop. Soybeans are called the miracle crop. You can make things from them like: soy ink, glue, and solvents that don’t pollute unlike other solvents like paint thinner. You can make things from them like: soy ink, glue, and solvents that don’t pollute unlike other solvents like paint thinner. Soybeans are healthy because they are nutritious to both people and animals, and high in protein. Soybeans are healthy because they are nutritious to both people and animals, and high in protein. Lenawee, Sanilac, Monroe, Saginaw, and Tuscola counties produces the most soybeans. Lenawee, Sanilac, Monroe, Saginaw, and Tuscola counties produces the most soybeans. Goods made from soybeans: oil paints, varnishes, soaps, cosmetics, and plastics. Goods made from soybeans: oil paints, varnishes, soaps, cosmetics, and plastics.

8. Dry Beans are Important! Michigan is number 2 in the U.S. for producing dry beans. Michigan is number 2 in the U.S. for producing dry beans. The 3 types of dry beans in Michigan are: pinto, navy, and dark red. The 3 types of dry beans in Michigan are: pinto, navy, and dark red. Counties growing the most dry beans: Sanilac, Presque Isle, Alpena, Huron, and Grand Traverse. Counties growing the most dry beans: Sanilac, Presque Isle, Alpena, Huron, and Grand Traverse. Did you know that “Michigan Bean Soup” is served daily to the U.S. Senate? Did you know that “Michigan Bean Soup” is served daily to the U.S. Senate?

9. Perfect Potatoes Counties that grow the most potatoes: Montcalm, St. Joseph, Mecosta, Bay, and Presque Isle. Counties that grow the most potatoes: Montcalm, St. Joseph, Mecosta, Bay, and Presque Isle. Michigan is # 10 in growing the perfect potatoes. Michigan is # 10 in growing the perfect potatoes. Potatoes, a natural resource, are Michigan’s LARGEST vegetable crop. Potatoes, a natural resource, are Michigan’s LARGEST vegetable crop. Farmers use tractors and plows for harvesting potatoes. Farmers use tractors and plows for harvesting potatoes.

10. FUN FACTS Did you know corn has ears? Did you know corn has ears? Corn has weird uses like in a baby’s diaper. It soaks up the moisture!!! Corn has weird uses like in a baby’s diaper. It soaks up the moisture!!! Did you know that corn can be turned into ethanol, a fuel? Did you know that corn can be turned into ethanol, a fuel? Blueberries were discovered by a French explorer named Samuel De Champlain. He first tried them near Lake Huron. Blueberries were discovered by a French explorer named Samuel De Champlain. He first tried them near Lake Huron. Do you know why soybeans are called the Miracle Crop? They have tons of uses! Do you know why soybeans are called the Miracle Crop? They have tons of uses!

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