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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Gardening Merit Badge Helps and Documents

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Plant Science Merit Badge Helps and Documents

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Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge Helps and Documents

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Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Helps and Documents

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Nature Merit Badge Helps and Documents

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Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge Helps and Documents

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Animal Science Merit Badge Helps and Documents

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Forestry Merit Badge Helps and Documents

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