Here’s a quick quiz to test your knowledge of U.S. agriculture and Thanksgiving. No, it’s not multiple choice: Agweek readers are too smart to need that.
1. What state leads the nation in sweet corn production?
2. What state leads the nation in sweet potato production? (OK, this one is kind of hard, so here are a few choices: North Dakota, North Carolina, Texas or Florida.)
3. What state leads the nation in turkey production?
4. What state leads the nation in cranberry production?
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5. What state leads the nation in pumpkin production? (Well, this one is kind of hard, too. So here’s a hint: It’s one of the “I” states so familiar in corn circles.)
Answers: Minnesota, North Carolina, Minnesota again, Wisconsin and Illinois.
Ratings -
Five out of five: You’re a true aggie.
Four out of five: Good job.
Three out of five: Not bad.
Two out of five: You need some work.
One out of five: Cut short your Thanksgiving meal and hit the books.
Zero out of five: I refuse to believe any Agweek reader got them all wrong.
But, in all seriousness, Happy Thanksgiving.
