How Cotton Is Ginned | Georgia Cotton

Ginning cotton has come a long way since Eli Whitney's original hand-cranked cotton gin was invented in 1793. Today, gins are mechanically operated and can process 15 tons of cotton per hour.

This video is a part of Georgia Cotton Live Exploration. Learn more and watch the full program at gpb.org/cotton.

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