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Benjamin Banneker - free African American scientist, surveyor, almanac author and farmer (1731–1806)

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Farm Life and Agricultural Interests Timeline

This timeline explores the life and experiences of Benjamin Banneker as a farmer, and the agricultural interests that he had, which played a significant part in his Almanac.
Growing Up on Family Farm
Early years
Banneker spent much of his childhood working and learning on his family farm. There he learned skills necessary for agriculture.
Farming
Throughout his Life
Even through his scientific endeavors, Banneker always returned to farming to make a living.
Almanac Farming Information
Almanac Contributions
Banneker's almanacs contained information relevant to farming, such as tide charts and calendars. He made astronomical observations which could inform the farming process.