Local Foods Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. This vegetable loves the sandy, loose soil of northern Nebraska.
  2. 5. Animals were raised outdoors with constant access to fresh-growing vegetation.
  3. 6. A private business that is owned and controlled by the people who use its products, supplies, or services.
  4. 9. One of the most popular apple varieties for snacking.
  5. 11. A young hen, perhaps who just started laying small eggs.
  6. 12. This cereal grain is from the grass family.
Down
  1. 1. A type of bee that performs multiple tasks like gathering nectar and pollen, attending the queen, gathering water and building honeycomb.
  2. 3. A popular spring spear-shaped vegatable.
  3. 4. A breed of dairy cow known for its high milk production.
  4. 7. A meat high in nutrients with a similar flavor to beef, but with 25-40% less fat.
  5. 8. A litter of pigs.
  6. 10. A type of nut grown in Nebraska.