1. Soy Bean Report Friendly Reminders:
Use your “Research Notes” to record relevant information for your infographic during the powerpoint.
See the bottom of each page for the “Source(s)” of information.
Graphic Source: ‪
GrowNextGen.org

2. *Adding soy to pasta can increase it's protein content to 15%-17%
Soy Products!
*Making soy milk and cheese is cheaper and causes fewer allergic reactions in humans
*Soy meal can be used to feed livestock, and even fish in the process of aquaculture.
*Adding soy to bread can make it last longer and increase its nutritional value
*Aquaculture: The raising and harvesting of water-dwelling creatures like fish and crustaceans for food
*Adding soy to pasta can increase it's protein content to 15%-17%
Source: GrowNextGen E-Learning Course “Soy Protein and World Hunger” Unit 2-1

3. Soy Bean Fast Facts Soy beans are mostly protein (1)
NOTE: (The numbers in () are the source numbers :)
Soy beans are mostly protein (1)
Can be grown in areas without many resources. Why is this important? (2)
The U.S. creates about 2.7 billion dollars worth of soy beans each year! (2)
Over half of them are exported to other countries like China, Japan and Taiwan. (2)
Soy is the only plant with all 9 amino acids; without these acids your muscles cannot grow and repair themselves. (3)
Sources: 1. zurichprivatecapital.com “Investing in Soybean” GrowNextGen E-Learning Course “Soy Protein and World Hunger” Unit 2-1, Soy Association of North America

4. Soy Bean Crops Grown from April-October
Can be grown with in places with fewer resources, less water, little or no electricity, etc. Beans are harvested by combines (large farm equipment), and separated into soy meal and soy oil at processing plants
Soy beans can be grown in many climates across the world (next slide)
equipmentmonthly.com
Source: GrowNextGen E-Learning Course “Soy Protein and World Hunger” Unit 2-1

5. Soy Bean Crops
Source: targetmap.com “2010 World Soy Bean Production”

6. Soy Technology: Soycows!
A 'soycow' is a processing system that can grind and cook soybeans into soy milk. From the milk other products can be made such as soya “cheese” (tofu), yogurt and other soy foods. During the process, a pulp called “okara”, is also formed. Okara can be used in breads, spreads and other foods.
*Soycows are a good fit for developing countries, who can employ workers for lower costs.
* It can turn 4 pounds of soybeans into 4 gallons of soy milk, in 20 minutes!
*Soycows have been introduced as small businesses in Guatemala, India, Kenya, Burkina Faso and several other countries.
*Each soycow can employ 3-6 people.
*Watch one in
action!
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7. Soy Technology: Vitagoats!
“Between 2004 and 2007, 44 VitaGoats were installed in Africa, India and North Korea with over 40 more committed during the next two years” Source: World Initiative for Soy in Human Health
*A pedaling machine capable of turning whole foods into other products that could sell for more money than the original food (value-added products).
*Value-added products that can be made with a Vitagoat: jams, jellies, different varieties of flour, (including soy flour), pastes, slurries, and of course – soy milk!
*Having a vitagoat and selling its products is a good small business opportunity. It could provide income and independence for citizens of developing countries.
*Requires no electricity – you just pedal!
*Here's how
it works
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8. Other Required Resources: Soy Infographics
The World Soy Foundation infographic,
Hunger and Soy infographic,
The Mighty Soy Bean infographic,