Let It Grow Scouts BSA Nova Award (Food and Agriculture Science) Helps and Documents

Let It Grow is the Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating agriculture science. To earn this award, Scouts must complete one of the merit badges related to raising livestock or growing crops. Scouts will learn about where their food comes from and explore topics like weather, seeds, and microorganisms.

This award can be earned by young men and women who are members of Scouts BSA.

Printable helps for requirements:

Printable requirements for Let It Grow! Nova Award

Printable checkoff sheet for Let It Grow! Nova Award

Printable note sheet for Let It Grow! Nova Award

Grow your knowledge of agricultural science with these ideas and related achievements:

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Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge Helps and Documents

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Cooking Merit Badge Helps and Documents

Scouts learn about food safety, nutrition, and cooking techniques while working on the Cooking merit badge. They also have to plan , prepare, and cook meals at camp, at home, and on the trail. The Cooking merit badge is required for the rank of Eagle.

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