2025 Peanut Farmers of the Year – Scott, Andy and Dustin Calloway, of Calloway Farms.

Brothers Scott and Andy Calloway are 4th generation farmers in Jackson County.  Scott’s son Dustin represents the 5th generation. Growing up on the family farm, Scott and Andy worked alongside their father, Johnny Nathaniel Calloway, who raised 50 head of brood sows and grew corn. Those early experiences helped shape the farmers they are today.

They would also like to recognize Grangerburg Peanut Company and its Farm Service Center for the important role it has played in their operation. Grangerburg opened in 1987, the Farm Service Center followed in 1989.   Scott was hired in 1990 – starting from the bottom and working his way up.

Although the brothers began farming separately in 1993, they formed a partnership in 2003. Ten years ago, Scott’s son Dustin joined them in 2015. Dustin is a certified mechanic, a skill that certainly comes in handy when running a farm.

Today, Calloway Farms encompasses 1,500 acres, with about 70% of that land being leased. This year, they planted 1,350 acres of peanuts, growing four varieties: three from Georgia – Georgia-06G, Georgia 21GR, TifNV-HG – and one from Alabama, AU NPL17. Over the years, the farm’s average yield has been roughly 4,000 lbs./ac, although if 2025 was excluded, that number would be closer to 4,800 lbs./ac. As of late October, their average peanut grade for the year was 75, although one field did have a high of 80.

Scott and his wife Sharon have been married for 42 years and have two sons, Dustin and Jeremy, along with four grandchildren: Caspian, Olivia, Caroline, and Beau. Dustin has one son, Caspian who will turn four next month.

Andy and his wife Robin have been married for 29 years and have three children, Aaron, Abby, and John Andy Callowy Jr. – and 10 grandchildren: Anna Claire, Laura Kate, Bentley, Aubrey, Chipper Shea, A.J., Mitchell, Jayden, Ben, and J.C.

Joining them here tonight are many members of the family – spouses, children, and grandchildren – celebrating this well-deserved honor.

The Peanut Farmer of the Year Award is sponsored by Florida Peanut Producers Association, Ham Peanut, American Peanut Growers Group, and Welch Farms.  Honorees are selected annually by the Jackson County Extension Service with assistance from the Florida Peanut Producers Association.