RBS Staff Newsletter
National Peach Month In 1982, President Ronald Regan declared August as National Peach Month. Georgia is known as the Peach State and produces 130 million pounds of the delicious fuzzy fruit each year, but California and South Carolina produce even more annually. Peaches contain soluble fiber which helps stabilize blood sugar and keeps cholesterol in check, and its insoluble fiber aids in digestion. Be sure to eat the skin, too, to maximize you healthy fiber intake. In addition, August 22nd is Eat a Peach Day and August 24th is National Peach Pie Day so “Reach for a Peach” and enjoy this luscious summertime fruit. 1. The peach originated in which country? a. Iran b. China c. Japan d. India
4. The first peach tree was planted in Georgia in the: a. 15th century b. 16th century c. 17th century d. 18th century
2. It takes how long for a peach tree to bear fruit? a. 1 b. 2 c. 6 months d. Immediately
5. The flavor of a peach depends on the: a. Size b. Smell c. Color d. Variety
3. The peach was spread throughout Europe by: a. Alexander the Great b. Hans Christian Andersen c. Marco Polo d. Atilla the Hun
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