Peanut plant. South Carolina farmers grew an estimated 35,000 acres of peanuts in 2009. Image from the USDA, Agriculture Research Service.

• Commodity Map
  This colorful map shows the major commodities grown around the state. What does your county produce?
• A Look at South Carolina Agriculture
  These fast facts will have you knowing about South Carolina’s agriculture in no time!
• South Carolina Crops Fun
  Unscramble the letters to discover the names of crops grown in South Carolina.
• Peanut Facts
  Test your peanut knowledge with this fun crossword puzzle.
• Forestry Tools
  Forestry is a big business in South Carolina. Learn about some of the equipment used to measure and maintain forests.
• Kings Mountain Farm
  Explore this reproduction farm in York County. The farm house, barn, smokehouse, and other buildings are typical of a Piedmont farm in the 1850s.
• The Modern Dairy Farm
  Watch this video about how a dairy farm works.
• South Carolina Soybeans—the Miracle Crop (Power Point presentation)
  South Carolina grows a lot of soybeans! Find out what they are used for.
  • Slide Shows of Other Commodities

Mining

• Mining Maps of SC
  These maps show where minerals in South Carolina are mined.
• South Carolina Mining Coloring Book
  Print the pages of the Mineral Coloring Book to learn about clay, gold, granite, and other minerals that are mined in South Carolina.
• Common Minerals and Their Use
  Explore minerals that are used every day in manufacturing.
• Kaolin
  Kaolin is a type of clay mined in South Carolina that is used in paint and paper production.
• Aerial Photograph of Columbia, South Carolina Quarry
  Check out this birds-eye view of a crushed-stone mine in Columbia, SC.

Water

Web of Water Follow Ian Sanchez as he kayaks from the mountain to the sea!

• Making Fishnets
  Watch this video on how to knit fishnets to catch fish and shrimp.
• SC Reel Kids
  This program just for kids will teach you how to catch a fish, learn about fish and their habitats, and receive awards for the goals you complete.
• RiverVenture
  Explore the cultural and natural landscape of rivers in Columbia and Charleston.
• Web of Water
  Follow Ian Sanchez as he kayaks from the mountain to the sea!

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• Tobacco
  Tobacco is one of the largest cash crops in South Carolina.
• Poultry
  Poultry farms grow chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese for meat and eggs.
• Shrimp
  Shrimp boats along the South Carolina coastline catch shrimp to sell.