Michigan celery facts:

• Michigan ranks second in the nation for celery production
• In 2009, Michigan harvested 105.5 million pounds of celery, worth $14.8 million
• Michigan celery production began in Kalamazoo
• Most of Michigan’s celery is grown in the southwest counties of the state

Nutrition:

• Celery is a great source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber
• Celery is low in calories and cholesterol