George Washington Carver’s agricultural practices promoted sustainable farming through methods like crop rotation and the use of cover crops, particularly peanuts and sweet potatoes. His research encouraged farmers to diversify their crops, enhancing soil health and minimizing dependency on cotton, which depleted the land. By advocating for natural fertilizers and animal husbandry, Carver emphasized sustainability long before it was a widely recognized concept. His innovations helped empower poor farmers in the South, enabling them to improve their economic stability and agricultural practices through scientific approaches while preserving the ecosystem.