|Articles|August 21, 2019

Colonial sweet potatoes and George Washington

Fun Fact! During colonial times, George Washington grew sweet potatoes on his Virginia Farm. He even developed more than 100 different products made from sweet potatoes, including an alternative to corn syrup.

During colonial times, George Washington grew sweet potatoes on his Virginia Farm. He even developed more than 100 different products made from sweet potatoes, including an alternative to corn syrup.

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