Local Apples
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Local Apples
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Local Apples. Most of the apples kids in the United States eat are grown in Washington!. 42% of the apples grown in the United States are grown in Washington State. 60% of US apples eaten fresh are grown here in Washington. In 1989, Washington made the apple its official state fruit. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Local Apples
Most of the apples kids in the United States eat are grown in
Washington!• 42% of the apples
grown in the United States are grown in Washington State.
• 60% of US apples eaten fresh are grown here in Washington.
• In 1989, Washington made the apple its official state fruit.
Why choose locally grown apples?
• Local food doesn’t have to travel as far to get to you, so less energy is used on gas.
• Local food is fresher, and has longer to ripen on the tree.
Eating local food helps support local farmers & grocery stores– it is good for your community.
Enjoy local apples for Harvest of the Month
Be sure to thank your server!
Check out Mt.
Baker!
