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Texas is the 3rd largest watermelon producing state in the U.S.
There are 1,200+ different varieties of watermelon.
Watermelons are 92% water.
The world's heaviest watermelon
Over 100 counties throughout Texas grow watermelon.
Watermelon are considered both a fruit & a vegetable.
Watermelons are grown in over
National Watermelon Month!
Seedless watermelon are the most popular type of watermelon.
Watermelons take 90 days to grow from seed to fruit.
Hydration is the process of Water is the body’s main source of hydration.
The body’s 6 essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals & WATER ! Water helps carry nutrients & oxygen to all the cells in the body.
Proper hydration can help to improve moods.
The body is better at fighting off when properly hydrated.
Sleep quality can improve when the body is hydrated.
Many fruits & vegetables have a high water content, making them hydrating to eat.
90% of oranges grown in Texas are grown in the Rio Grande Valley.
1. Navel
2. Hamlin
3. Valencia
600+ varieties of oranges.
Texas harvests around 6,500 acres of oranges each year.
85% of oranges are processed into juice
3 oranges
Sub tropical areas are ideal conditions for growing oranges.
Oranges thrive in abundant sunshine warm temperatures
Lone Star Citrus is a family-owned & operated citrus grower, packer & shipper.
Lone Star Citrus was founded in 2007 Lone Star Citrus was started by Jud & TJ Flowers.
Lone Star Citrus is located in the heart of the Texas Citrus industry in Mission, TX.
Lone Star Citrus harvests all of citrus by hand
“Boots on the ground.”
Citrus is a company passionate about their products, people and service.
The official state fruit of Texas is the red grapefruit.
The majority of grapefruits grown in Texas are grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Texas is home to around 27,000 acres of grapefruit trees.
Grapefruit trees can grow to be up to 45 feet tall.
Grapefruits grow clusters…like Rio Star & Ruby Sweet varieties of grapefruit ONLY grown in Texas.
20+ different varieties of grapefruits grown in
Lone Star Citrus is a family-owned & operated citrus grower, packer & shipper.
Lone Star Citrus was founded in 2007 Lone Star Citrus was started by Jud & TJ Flowers.
Lone Star Citrus is located in the heart of the Texas Citrus industry in Mission, TX.
Lone Star Citrus harvests all of citrus by hand
“Boots on the ground.”
Lone Star Citrus is a company passionate about their products, people and service.
Texas harvests around 4,800 acres of cucumbers each year.
The U.S. is the 4th largest cucumber producing country in the world.
Cucumbers in TX are grown either outside or in greenhouses.
cucumbers are grown worldwide each year.
Cucumbers take 12 to produce fruit after being planted.
Cucumbers are 90% water.
Bees are essential for the pollination of cucumbers.
Cucumbers can grow 2 feet
Cucumbers are a
The large leaves on the cucumber plant provides shade for the developing fruit.
FPC was established in 1985.
FPC is expanding
Fredericksburg Peach Co is a owned produce grower & shipper
Fredericksburg Peach Co of crops , peaches, greens & more!
“Promoting “Texas Home Grown” fruits & vegetables is the heart of what they do.”
FPC works with 30+ farmers across Texas on 400+ acres of land.
Fredericksburg Peach Co is located in Austin, TX.
Texas produces more than billion pounds of milk per year.
Texas is ranked 5th in the nation for milk production.
70% of dairy farms in Texas are located the panhandle.
1. Ayrshire 2. Brown Swiss
Guernsey
Holstein
Jersey 6. Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cows:
Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
ALL 50 states have dairy farms! 98% of U.S. dairy farms are family owned & operated.
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day. Milk is the source of ALL dairy products!
Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
Oak Farms is a cooperative of three family-owned & operated dairy farms.
Oak Farms is a 100% farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America.
Sherwyn Wood Dairy is located in Stephenville, Texas.
Oak Farms has created a legacy of quality, tradition & wholesome goodness.
Cow comfort is Oak Farms’ #1 priority.
Blue Bonnet Dairy & Blue Jay Dairy are located in Dublin, TX.
The family owned & operated dairy farms that make up Oak Farms are Blue Bonnet Dairy, Blue Jay Dairy & Sherwyn
