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By zachlowe1
On July 11, 2019
Bell Ringer: The Cherry Industry in Salem, Oregon
Cherries and Oregon
This clip visits Salem, OR to learn about the city's long history as a top producer of cherries.
Description
This bellringer visits Salem, OR to learn about it's history of cherry production and the process by which maraschino cherries are processed.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why is Salem, Oregon called the "Cherry City?" How is its location ideal for cherry production?
- How was the development of the city's cherry industry related to the explorations of Lewis and Clark?
- How and why was today's maraschino cherry industry developed?
- Describe the process of preparing cherries for sale.
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Agribusiness
- Brine
- Climate
- Delicacy
- Food Production
- Lewis And Clark
- Maraschino Cherry
- Nursery
- Prohibition
- Sugar