This episode of the Fork in the Road podcast features Casey Cox, a sixth-generation farmer from Longleaf Ridge Farms in Camilla, Georgia. Casey discusses her family's farming operation, which includes growing peanuts, sweet corn, and managing timber. She also shares her passion for conservation and her efforts to restore the Longleaf Pine Wiregrass ecosystem on her farm.

Key Points:

• Peanut Production: Georgia is the number one peanut state in the country, and Mitchell County, where Longleaf Ridge Farms is located, is the top peanut-producing county in the state. Casey discusses the importance of peanut crop rotation and the efficiency of peanuts in water usage.
• Sweet Corn Production: Casey talks about the history of sweet corn production at Longleaf Ridge Farms and the challenges and rewards of growing this crop. She also mentions her new direct-to-consumer business, KC Morgan's, which sells fresh sweet corn directly to customers.
• Conservation Efforts: Casey emphasizes the importance of conservation and stewardship on her farm. She discusses her family's commitment to protecting the Flint River and restoring the Longleaf Pine Wiregrass ecosystem.

Additional Notes:

• Casey was featured on Sesame Street in a segment about peanuts.
• Longleaf Ridge Farms is named for the Longleaf Pine trees that grow on the property.
• Casey's favorite way to prepare sweet corn is to boil it for two minutes and then slather it with butter and salt.