Napolean helped kick off beet sugar production

Fun fact! Illinois grows the most pumpkins in the country with 17,600 acres. Click to read more!

Fun fact! Archaeological evidence indicates that lentils have been cultivated as far back as 8,000-10,000 years ago in Southwest Asia.

Fun fact! Cantaloupe does not ripen off the vine unlike other fruits.

Fun fact! When coffee gained popularity in Europe during the 17th century, it replaced beer and wine as the preferred morning beverage.

Hemp seeds are high in protein and are a good source of Vitamin E, several minerals, and essential fatty acids.

The flowers of the dragon fruit plant (Hylocereus undatus), a climbing cactus native to Mexico and Central America, bloom at night, pollinated by moths and bats.