Wisconsin Apple Growers Association

Educational Stuff

You don't need to be a student, teacher, or dietitian to use these apple facts, word games and stories here. Teachers can get information about Wisconsin apples to plan an apple unit or an orchard tour.

Students can get apple facts or a brief history of apples here to produce an apple project. Everyone will love the Johnny Appleseed story--yes, he was a real person!

Additional resources for teachers.

 

NEW! "Enjoying the Harvest" is a 22 page activity book geared for primary grade children.  Students will follow Wisconsin's fruit and vegetable growers month by month as they plant, tend and harvest their crops.  The booklet features word-searches, hidden pictures, coloring, writing, and reading activities.

Cost of the booklet is 25¢ each in packages of 50 booklets($12.50/pack).  To order, contact the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association at (920) 478-3852 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Click a link to see an individual file.

The educational materials in this kit are in Adobe PDF format, and require the Acrobat plug-in or Reader to be viewed and/or printed. To obtain free Acrobat software, click HERE.

"A Bushel of Facts About Wisconsin Apples"

Apple Facts Favorite Apples Johnny Appleseed Integrated Pest Management
Brief Apple History Seasons of Apple Growing Counting Apples Apple Counting
Clip Art Apple Wise Guys Apple Words Apple Matching
Apple Food Crossword Orchard Crossword Apple Senses Apple Number Dots
Apples are Amazing Apple Life Cycle Maze Apple A Day

Apple Jobs

Color: Pollination Color: Cider Making Color: Commercial Harvest Color: Good to Eat

Note: The poster, An Orchard is a Busy Place, is sold out and not available.  If we can find a replacement poster, we will publish it on this website.

Acknowledgments: The education kit "A Bushel of Facts About Wisconsin Apples" was designed by the Wisconsin Apple Grower's Association. The kit is the result of the combined efforts of a number of groups.  Information and clip art was provided by those previously mentioned and the U.S. Apple Association.

 

Orchard Map

It's easy to find an apple orchard in Wisconsin! Check our Orchard Listings Online or pick up a Map to find an orchard near you. Apple varieties and related products that a market sells are also listed. MORE>>>

Reasons to Join WAGA

Growers receive many benefits from joining the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association (WAGA). Find out how being a member can improve your apple business.

Learn

Bite into a crunchy apple while checking out all the Apple Facts on this web site!

What's your favorite variety? Click here to see a chart of when apple varieties are ripe in Wisconsin.