George Washington Carver
Plant scientist who showed farmers how to heal their soil.
Their Story
George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist who was born into slavery and became one of America's most famous educators at Tuskegee Institute. He taught farmers to rotate crops like peanuts and sweet potatoes to keep soil healthy. He developed hundreds of useful products from these plants to help struggling farmers earn a living.
Era
1900s
Field
Agricultural Science
George Washington Carver
Plant scientist who showed farmers how to heal their soil.
Science · Agricultural Science · 1900s · Black Innovators
Their Story
George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist who was born into slavery and became one of America's most famous educators at Tuskegee Institute. He taught farmers to rotate crops like peanuts and sweet potatoes to keep soil healthy. He developed hundreds of useful products from these plants to help struggling farmers earn a living.
Key Innovation
Promoted crop rotation and discovered many uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes to restore worn-out soil.
Why It Matters Today
His ideas about caring for soil and using plants wisely are part of the sustainable farming people still rely on for food today.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Carver
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
