Dec 16, 2022
Do you know the latest research on peanuts & allergens? Or that
these protein essential grow in the ground? Or that the peanut
plant is a legume that is rotated with other crops to help with
soil health?
Case Cox Kerr is the sixth generation of her family to farm on the
Flint River in south Georgia. Her family farm, Longleaf Ridge,
produces sweet corn, peanuts, field corn, soybeans, and timber. She
was recently appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to serve as
Georgia’s Board Member on the National Peanut Board, and is the
first woman from Georgia to serve on NPB!
Casey points to several misconceptions and wishes people knew how
much peanut farmers nationwide have invested into peanut allergy
research, education, and awareness.
She points to the myths around peanuts creating misconceptions with consumers and misinformation being shared that can lead to unnecessary fear about a safe and nutritious food.
Visit The National Peanut Board website or lonleafridge.com or connect with @caseycoxkerr on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.