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9. CROP ROTATION AND SOIL CONSERVATION
The president was possibly the first farmer to successfully combat the depletion of
farming soils. He drew up a chart of his fields and devised planting schedules that
would give each field time to be replenished before new crop production began again.
He also pioneered the use of organic matter, such as dung and even fish heads, to
improve the soil's fertility.
10. GRISTMILL AND DISTILLERY
Located 3 miles (5 km) from Mount Vernon on Route 235, South is Washington's
18th-century water mill, which played an important part in his vision for America
as a “granary to the world.” Colonial millers grind wheat into flour and corn into
meal just as was done in the 1700s. Archaeologists excavated the site of Washington's
1797 whiskey distillery. A fully reconstructed distillery provides demonstrations and
hands- on activities.
Gristmill and Distillery • open Apr 1-Oct 31: 10am-5pm
daily • Adm
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