Task · part of 1. Ten minerals, and what they are used for
1(b). The role mining plays in producing and processing things that are grown
Required
The link between mining and agriculture, which is mostly fertiliser and machinery. The one part of requirement 1 that does not depend on your list.
Notes and warnings
Note. The one part of requirement 1 that does not use your mineral list, so it can be done at any point. The link between mining and things that are grown is mostly fertiliser (phosphate and potash), plus the metals in farm machinery and the lime used to correct soil.
Where this step comes from
- Mining in Society Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 1(b)