Carver arrives at Tuskegee Institute to find the agricultural department poorly equipped. He faces challenges in establishing a research program but perseveres.

Carver dedicates his research to finding ways to improve the worn-out soils of the South, depleted by years of cotton cultivation. He promotes crop rotation and the use of legumes (like peanuts, soybeans, and cowpeas) to restore soil fertility.

To create demand for the alternative crops he advocated, Carver begins developing hundreds of uses for peanuts, soybeans, sweet potatoes, and pecans. These innovations aim to provide farmers with new sources of income and improve their diets.

Carver publishes practical bulletins and conducts agricultural demonstrations for farmers throughout the South. He shares his knowledge on crop rotation, soil improvement, and the use of alternative crops.

Carver's work gains national and international recognition. He becomes a sought-after speaker and consultant on agricultural issues.

Carver dedicated his life to research and to his students at Tuskegee Institute. He instilled in them the spirit of working to help their communities with the knowledge they would gain during their education.