George Washington Carver (ca. 1864-1943) was the plant wizard who turned peanuts into fame and ingenuity into inspiration. Born enslaved in Missouri, he rose from humble beginnings to become a brilliant agricultural scientist and inventor. Carver’s big mission? Helping farmers thrive by promoting crop rotation and finding creative uses for crops like peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.
While people often think he invented peanut butter (spoiler: he didn’t), he did develop over 300 peanut-based products, from paints to fuels. Carver was also a dedicated teacher and humanitarian, using his genius to improve the lives of others.
With a love for nature, a heart for service, and a flair for invention, Carver became a symbol of resilience and creativity—proving you can grow greatness from the ground up.
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