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Soybean Farming
Soybean Farming

How did one little bean rise so quickly to such importance as an agricultural crop? Discover the answers by watching this Serious Science video and reading the information below. And to take this learning adventure into your classroom, have your teacher download the free Lesson Activity at the bottom of this page so everyone can share in the fun of this inquiry based learning.

Heck, just a few hundred years ago, American farmers weren’t even sure what to do with the odd little bean that came from China. But all of that changed when industry began to discover the many ways that this protein-packed legume could be used as food sources and in making industrial products.

To discover how the little bean escaped from the holds of old-time cargo ships to become a top crop, watch this video. Then consider sharing the learning adventure in your classroom with the companion Lesson Guide. Let the learning voyage begin... Soy-ahoy!

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