From Farm to Table

The food people buy in supermarkets are the end product. How did those products get there? Producing large quantities of food begins with the ability of farmers to plant, grow, and harvest large crops. Over the centuries, Americans have contributed innovative ways to make agricultural production faster, easier, and more efficient.

The first patent issued in what would become the United States was granted to Samuel Winslow in 1641. Winslow was given a 10-year exclusive right to produce salt. Salt only could be produced by evaporating or boiling sea water, which was a slow process. Winslow found a method to do it more quickly. His process was invaluable