OCTOBER 2024
Great Apple Crunch is a statewide event that promotes local food and farm to school programs by encouraging as many people as possible to “crunch” into a juicy Iowa Apple.
Iowa
Apples
Red Delicious apples were first discovered in Peru, Iowa in 1872.
Iowa is home to 1,000+ acres of apple orchards.
Most apples are harvested & sold fresh. Red Delicious apples are one of the most popular varieties in the U.S.
36
apples makes 1 gallon of cider.
2,500+
21% of all harvested apples are juiced. varieties of apples are grown in the U.S.
Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits.
Apple trees take at least 4 years to start producing fruit. An apple blossom is the flower that comes from an apple tree.
Deal’s Orchard
operated 1917.
Deal’s Orchard was started by Frank Deal and has continued through 5 generations.
Deal’s Orchard is located in Jefferson, IA.
Deal’s Orchard has 40+acres of apple trees. grows over 25 different varieties of apples. Award winning apple cider!
“Deal’s Orchard was built on hard work, perseverance & relationships with our customers.”
Winterset Cidery
Winterset Cidery is an apple orchard & cider mill.
Winterset Cidery is owned & operated by husband & wife - Nick & Niña Williams.
Winterset
Cidery grows over 30 different varieties of apples!
Winterset
Cidery is home to 650 apple trees on 5 acres of land.
Winterset Cidery is only 21 miles from Waukee Community School District!
Fiber
Fiber supports movement through the digestive system.
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn’t digest, it simply passes through.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water…it helps regulate blood sugar levels and removes cholesterol from
Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage. ”
2 types of fiber:
1. Soluble fiber
Insoluble fiber
Fiber is ONLY found in plant foods.
Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.
Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar.
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water…it helps food move throughout the digestive system.
BOTH forms of fiber are important & beneficial to overall health.
