Farm Facts: Apples

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Have you had your apple today? Celebrate this fall fruit and October Apple Month at any of Indiana's orchards. Here are some more facts on one of America's most popular fruits:

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  • The United States ranks No. 2 worldwide for apple production.
  • One of every four apples grown in the U.S. is exported. 
  • In recent years, U.S. acreage and production has declined, but consumer demand has led to a fast-growing organic apple sector that now accounts for 7% of U.S. acreage.
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 Sources: Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, Farm Flavor, U.S. Apple Association

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