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Photos taken by Minnesota Grown
Apple Picking IS ON!
When you choose a Minnesota Grown apple, you're not just getting peak freshness and juiciness. These apples are the best since many varieties - like the world-renowned Honeycrisp - were designed specifically for our local growing conditions! You can find local apple growers in the Minnesota Grown directory or look for Minnesota Grown at your neighborhood grocery store or farmers' market.
Want to get outside? Visiting a pick-your-own orchard offers a perfect fall outing with fresh air and fun for the whole family, and many orchards also have pumpkins, hayrides, and other activities. Remember, ripening varies across the state, so be sure to check with your local orchard for current picking conditions.
To Bake or Not To Bake?
The arrival of apple season brings up some critical questions for Minnesotans! Do you prefer your apples sweet or tart? Are you planning to bake a pie? And if so do you want the filling to be chunky or smooth? Use our Pick Your Perfect Apple Chart to find the best Minnesota apple for your taste preference, how you'll be using it, and the time of the season!
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Apple Activation:
More Fun and Fruity Experiments for Families
Taste-testing all the different apple varieties is a fun activity to do with all members of your family! You can also assume the role of an “apple scientist” and make some interesting observations about the parts of an apple.
Our friends at Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom shared an activity for kids and families to do at home, along with a recipe for crock pot applesauce and their favorite picture books about apples!
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Photos courtesy of D Round Barn Berries
Fall Farm Fun: D Round Barn Berries
As the crisp autumn air settles in, farms offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with Minnesota's rich agricultural landscape. Consider D Round Barn Berries, whose Fall Festival runs through October 27. Mayen and David Dufner, with their three teenage sons Davin, Charles, and Philip, are creating a place where parents and grandparents can introduce children to farm life.
Use the Minnesota Grown directory to find farm activities in your area!
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