Get ready for the YUMMIEST Day of the year!! Fun Facts about Strawberries: 1. Strawberries are grown in every single U.S. state and Canadian province. 2. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. 3. According to the USDA, Americans eat 3.4 lbs. of fresh strawberries a year.   4/26/24, 5/16/24