George Washington Carver (AKA the plant doctor) 1864–1943
Carver's scientific knowledge of plants enabled him to invent new products.
He was an American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion.
Types of Peanuts
Virginia Peanuts
- Largest peanut variety.
- Ballpark and gourmet peanuts.
- Grown in Virginia & Carolinas.
Spanish Peanuts
- Higher oil content.
- Smaller with red skins.
- Used in candy & oil.
Valencia Peanuts
- 3–5 peanuts per shell.
- Sweet and great boiled.
- Mainly grown in New Mexico.
Peanut Companies
J.M. Smucker Company
Owner of Jif.
Hormel Foods
Owns Skippy & Planters.
Leavitt Corporation
Maker of Teddie.
ADM
Global supplier.
Olam International
Operates in 60 countries.
PCA – Australia
Largest in Australia.