There are very few crops anywhere in the world that can pinpoint their origin. But we know the exact spot where Virginia peanuts were first planted, and we’ll take you there.

Virginia peanuts are the kind you think of when you’re eating those plump, crunchy beauties out of a can or in shells at the ballpark. They’re grown most everywhere now, but Virginia does it so well they call ‘em all Virginia peanuts no matter where they’re planted. You’ll meet generations-old farm families who’ve been doing this almost as long as Virginia has been around.