Food Isn’t All We Get From Farms
December 1, 2007By admin
Corn, wheat, milk – even tiny tots in America know that some products come from farms. But how many people realize that detergents, X-ray film and crayons wouldn’t be here without farmers and their crops? How about tar paper, ink and tires?
Here’s a list of common, everyday products that come from plant and animal byproducts produced by America’s farmers and ranchers:
Manufacturing
Adhesives, lubricants, solvents, detergents, polymers
Construction
Lumber, paints, brushes, tar paper, drywall, tool handles, particle board
Sports
Uniforms, baseballs, bats, leather, equipment, shoes
Health Care
Pharmaceuticals, surgical sutures, ointments, latex gloves, X-ray film
Transportation
Ethanol, biofuels, antifreeze, lubricants, tires, upholstery, packing materials
Printing
Paper, ink (soybeans), film
Education
Crayons (soybeans), textbooks, chalk, desks, pencils, paper
Entertainment
Film, strings for musical instruments
