Recipes from the Farm Contest Winners Announced
In November, we announced that we were looking for the best farm family recipes from our readers. We received several great recipes with farm-fresh ingredients from all over the country in both the...
View ArticleBeyond Carver and Carter: Celebrating the Women of Peanuts for National...
Peanut researcher George Washington Carver and former president and peanut farmer Jimmy Carter may be the world’s most recognizable names in peanuts but there are many women who are affecting the world...
View ArticleDiscover Recipes, Facts, Nutrition and More on the National Peanut Board’s...
Whether you’re a die-hard peanut butter lover or just looking for a quick dinner idea, the new National Peanut Board website makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for and share with your...
View ArticleIt’s Planting Season in Peanut Country, and Technology Makes all the Difference
From Virginia in the east to New Mexico in the west, planting season is a time of expectancy and optimism as peanut farmers prepare the soil and gear up for a great growing season. I had the chance to...
View ArticleMeet a Peanut Farmer: Kevin Monahan, Virginia
A third generation peanut farmer in Surry County, Virginia, Kevin Monahan, knew at an early age that he wanted to be farmer after growing up watching his grandfather on the farm. Kevin currently has...
View ArticleTell Your Farm Story Through Beautiful Photos
Children jumping off hay bales with a backdrop of clear blue sky and vibrant green farm fields glowing in the light of the a sunset are just a few of the images you’ll find on Jennifer Warthan’s blog,...
View ArticleKnow Before You Go: New Online Resource Provides Real-time Details on Local...
We have good news for all of you who enjoy visiting your local Farmers Market for fresh fruits, vegetables and other artisanal foods. USDA just published a new online National Farmers Market Directory,...
View ArticleLife Lessons Learned on a Peanut Farm
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to grow up on a peanut farm? Mary Katherine Pittman, daughter of Florida farmers Jeffery and Ginger Pittman, tells us what it’s like to come of age in rural...
View ArticleA Window into Farm Life: Planning for Peanut Planting
The winter calm in peanut country is deceiving. It’s too soon to see farmers on their tractors moving through the fields, planting the spring crop. Acres of the cover crop of winter wheat rustle softly...
View ArticleBlack History Month: ‘School on Wheels’ Carries Improvements to Black Farmers
When we talk about Black History Month at the National Peanut Board, the first person that comes to mind is George Washington Carver. You can read about his remarkable life and the profound influence...
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