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
SUPPLIES
- Dylan Lilley - Perquimans Agriculture Agent
- Paige Lilley - Dare 4-H Agent
CONTACT
PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS
SNACK TIME
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!