Virginia Peanut Farmer Elisha Barnes

Elisha Barnes is a 4th generation peanut farmer who was born and raised in Virginia. His legacy includes being raised in a strong family where agriculture was centered in their life and the seeds planted are now flourishing on his own farm,  Pop Son Farm. His partnership with Hubbard Peanut Company has been a game changer as a small farmer. Pop Son Farm's peanuts are the now part of the company's success as well as philanthropic efforts to help those who are food insecure. In this episode, Mr. Barnes is sharing how farming has helped him stay connecting to his parents and what they taught him, the land and most importantly community. Related Article from Cuisine Noir Peanut Farmer Elisha Barnes Honors Family and Land with Pop Son Farm   Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit.  Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.