There are many reasons to include nuts into your daily
diets. Many dietitians focus on nuts such as almonds, pecans, pistachios, or
walnuts; but what about peanuts? As most of you now know, Virginia…
Being married is hard work. Being married to a farmer adds a whole
other layer of difficulty. Don’t get me wrong, I love my husband. But, being a
farmer’s wife does present it challenges. (1) You ca…
I’ve already confessed that I had no intention of moving to
Southampton County and beginning a gourmet peanut company. As a young woman I
also had no idea that I was on a journey toward hope and har…
I have a BIG
confession to make. OK, get your mind out of the gutter. When I met farmer Pope back in the early
nineties, I did not know how peanuts grew.
GASP!! I know, I know! How dense
can yo…
It is always wonderful to present at shows and talk with people from across our great nation. I am so happy to hear that you are concerned about the foods you eat and ask questions about where p…
Farming is not something you just wake up and decide to do. Farming is
a generational lifestyle. In order to be a farmer, you must own or rent large
amounts of land. Not only is a lot of land requir…
Like so many, life for us is crazy and hectic. Let's face it, life is complicated! With the peanut harvest
and fourth quarter sales, I am not sure what day of the week it is. The hubby
is not get…
At long last, Hope & Harmony Farms’ Virginia peanut harvest is complete and I
cannot tell you how satisfying the finish line feels! In order to celebrate a
completed peanut harvest, I thought it…
I have a secret to tell…I do not care about football. Some
people that know me will laugh because they already know this secret. However,
if you only know my family, then this statement will shock y…
The beneficial relationship between peanuts and diabetes has been well documented in recent years, and peanuts are known as one of the best snacks for diabetics. The peanut is nature's powerful littl…
The farm is extremely busy this time of the year, however with the bounty of fresh produce and vegetables during summertime it is super easy to eat healthy. This salad requires little preparatio…
Peanuts are small. Their crisp shells are easy to hold The
kernels are blanched to remove the skins and sent in the palm of your hand. But
for Hope & Harmony Farms, a fourth-generation family…
