Cameron, SC
Haigler Farms has been growing a variety of crops since 1890 and has witnessed four generations of family farmers. Haigler Farms produces a variety of greens, cotton, corn, peanuts, tomatoes and cabbage on 6,000 acres. McCall Farms partnered with Haigler Farms in 2003 to provide green peanuts for Peanut Patch, and now, in addition to peanuts, they provide collards, turnips, mustards, kale, spinach, sweet potatoes and cabbage. Haigler Farms is currently maintained by five family members.
Summerton, SC
Oak III Farms has grown at the hands of three generations, and has been in business for 45 years. Oak III Farms produces a variety of greens, soy, corn, wheat, greens beans and sweet potatoes on about 4,000 acres. McCall Farms partnered with Oak III 15 years ago, and currently purchases collards, turnips, mustards, green beans and sweet potatoes. Oak III Farms is currently maintained by six family members.
Kingstree, SC
H. M. Brown Farms has been in business since the early 1900s. Herby Brown has been farming on his family’s land since 1974, and he manages 4,000 acres along with his nephew Burgess Watson. H. M. Brown Farms yields wheat, corn, cotton, sweet potatoes, peas, green and dry peanuts and grain sorghum. McCall Farms partnered with H. M. Brown Farms four years ago and currently purchases peas, sweet potatoes and green peanuts.
Scranton, SC
H & F Farms was started in the 1920s by Howard Godwin’s father and his six brothers. Four generations later, Howard and his son Trey maintain 4,000 acres and produce a variety of crops including sweet potatoes, green peanuts, cotton, corn, soy beans, squash and peas. McCall Farms partnered with H & F Farms over five years ago, and today purchases purple hull peas, squash, sweet potatoes and green peanuts.
Coward, SC
Matthews Farms has been in business since 1954. Three generations later, they’re going strong with 7,000 acres and a steady production of cotton, soy beans, corn, wheat, peanuts, sweet potatoes and a variety of greens. Matthews Farms partnered with McCall Farms 10 years ago to provide green peanuts for Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, and now, in addition to peanuts, they provide greens and sweet potatoes. Matthews Farms is currently maintained by six family members.