What were some of the accomplishments of Dr. George Washington Carver?
Because of some accomplishments of Dr. George Washington Carver (1864-1943) in plant diseases, soil analysis and crop management, many southern farmers who adopted his methods had greater crop yields and profits. Carver developed recipes using cowpeas, sweet potatoes and peanuts. He eventually made 118 products from sweet potatoes, 325 from peanuts and 75 from pecans. He promoted soil diversification and the adoption of peanuts, soybeans and other soil-enriching crops.
