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Spearheaded by Carver, the university's Agriculture Department promoted sustainable farming practices--such as growing soil-enriching peanuts--that empowered Black sharecroppers who had been dependent on resource-draining cotton.Whether you're looking to grow peanuts or simply eat them every which way, this groundbreaking book by George Washington Carver is sure to satisfy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50299435155729,"sku":"CIN1429096861VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51412624310545,"sku":"NIN9781429096867","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1429096861.jpg?v=1750987216"},{"product_id":"how-to-grow-the-peanut-book-george-washington-carver-9781396318146","title":"How to Grow the Peanut","description":"\u003cp\u003eVegans, vegetarians and peanut lovers, gather around  This book will amaze you. Agricultural scientist George W. Carver reveals more value to peanuts than anyone had ever thought existed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst he shows how to grow, harvest, and properly fertilize peanuts. Then he explains their effect on soil and how to ready them for the market. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then he goes on to present 105 recipes for peanuts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's everything from peanut soup, cake and bread, to cakes, wafers and muffins. And there's a section dedicated to making mock meat, like chicken, veal, and sausages, using peanuts and other vegetables. 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