The soil in the Middle Atlantic region is rich and fertile. It is one of the nation's richest agricultural areas. Many farms in the Northeast are dairy farms. Deleware, Maryland and Virginia are famous for poultry farms. Other farms grow vegetables for markets in big cities like New York and Boston. They are called truck farms because farmers take the vegetables right to the stores or markets. There are hundreds of truck farms in the Middle Atlantic region. Grapes are an important farm product in New York State. Strawberries are grown all over the region. In the fall, the farm stands are loaded with pumpkins, squash, apples, and homemade apple cider.
 

Activity 6: Agriculture