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FARM DAY ADVENTURES - THE PEANUT EDITION

THE PEANUT EDITION

  • Learn about peanut production in NC
  • Learn how to make a delicious and healthy snack!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

THE PEANUT EDITION

  • Rolled Oats
  • Peanut Butter
  • Honey
  • Mini Chocolate Chips

SUPPLIES

  • Dylan Lilley - Perquimans Agriculture Agent
  • Paige Lilley - Dare 4-H Agent

CONTACT

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS

SNACK TIME

PEANUT FUN FACTS

FUN FACTS

105,000 acres planted in NC in 2018.

  • 350 million pounds produced
  • 540 peanuts to make 12 oz jar of peanut butter
  • Early 1900's, peanut production started to explode.
  • George Washington Carver found over 300 different uses of peanuts!

Shoe polish, shaving cream, axle grease, insecticides, glue, soaps, charcoal, medicine, and even paper!

NC grows "Virginia" type peanuts that are sold mostly "in shell".

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

PEANUT GROWTH

-Peanuts are a part of the legume family.

-This means that they are able to make or "fix" Nitrogen on their own.

-Peanuts and roots found below ground.

-Leaves, flowers, and pegs found above ground.

PEANUT

POWER

PEANUT = PROTEIN

  • Peanuts contain more protein than any other nut! 7 grams per ounce.
  • Peanuts contain 30 different essential vitamins and minerals.
  • Contain "good fats" or unsaturated fats making it a heart healthy food.
  • The average child will eat 1,500 pb&j sandwiches before they graduate high school.
  • Peanut butter has the power to save lives. For the 1 and 6 Americans that require food assistance, peanut butter is the most requested food item.

QUESTIONS

  • Can you find a use of peanut other than food?
  • What are legumes and why are they important?
  • Why are peanuts a great food to have as a part of your diet?

QUESTIONS & SUMMARY

REVIEW

  • Learn about peanut production in NC
  • Learn how to make a delicious and healthy snack!
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