Middle Atlantic Region
Activity 6: Agriculture


What is agriculture?





Agriculture is Maryland's biggest land use. What percent of the land is used for farming?


Fresh fruits and vegetables are called produce. Farmer's markets are used to sell produce throughout the Middle Atlantic region. Farmer's markets sell produce as it is harvested. Use the chart to find when these fruits and vegetables are available.

Cherries ___________      Peaches___________      Pears___________

Apples_____________      Strawberries________      Beans___________

The Delmarva Peninsula is known for its poultry farms. The Delmarva Peninsula is part of Delaware, Marlyland and Virginia. How much money did Maryland make on poultry in 1998?


What percent of the land is used for farming in New York?


What is New York's leading agricultural product?


How do New York's apples rank?


Where are most of the apples in New York grown?


What types of apples are grown in New York?


What other produce is grown in New York?