Farms Make Vermont- Apple Farming

Every other Friday our class is going to dig deep into a science or social studies topic.  Today we looked at the economic cycle of apple farms. We examined how farmers buy what they need, produce a product and sell that product to the consumer.  We learned how farmers plant and maintain their trees, pick their fruit and process apples into products we love.  We decided to try our hand at making applesauce.  Each learner had the chance to peel, core and break up an apple for our homemade applesauce.  We also had a chance to do an apple taste test.  What a fantastic Friday.