STEAM in History: George Washington Carver

Agricultural Scientist • Inventor
1864-1943 • United States

Carver promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion, such as crop rotations. He’s also known for his many recipes and inventions using peanuts.

Carver published 44 practical bulletins for farmers to help improve their quality of life.

Read more about Carver’s story in STEAM in History: George Washington Carveropen_in_new.

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