Rachann talks with Elisha Barnes, winner of the 2024 Hubbard Peanut Company Made in the South Award for Sustainability for his single-origin red-skin peanuts, about his work on a modest 12‑acre farm in the heart of Virginia. This podcast digs deep—literally—into the soil that shapes peanuts, and the choices farmers face between chemical shortcuts and time‑tested natural methods. This episode explores how true quality comes not from mass production, but from understanding the land, respecting the crop, and valuing flavor over volume. Join us as we uncover the tradition, science, and surprising challenges behind growing peanuts the right way, proving that “quality over quantity” isn’t just a motto—it’s a way of farming.

Farmer Profile: Elisha Barnes - Peanut Grower

Single Origin Redskin Peanuts from Virginia – Hubs Peanuts

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