Katherine Helms, Peanut Promotion Marketing Specialist
khelms@scda.sc.gov
803-734-5229
The South Carolina Peanut Board is a farmer organization whose mission is to increase consumer awareness and consumption of peanuts while creating a positive economic impact for producers.
The Board is funded by peanut farmers across the state created by the state check-off program. The South Carolina Peanut Board is made up of eight board members and staff who work to support and grow the peanut industry in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Peanut Board targets promotions throughout the state and national levels for the enhancement and unity of the entire peanut industry. The board helps fund peanut research on a yearly basis through universities within the state. To learn more about the South Carolina peanut industry visit our website.
Learn more at aboutpeanuts.com
Our Partners
South Carolina Peanut Board Members
District 1
Dupree Atkinson
1118 Willow Brook Place, Mullins, SC 29574
Marion County
atknsn9@aol.com
(H) 843-464-8637, (C) 843-430-1677
Term Exp: 12-31-2023
Charles Kirkland Rogers
1750 E. Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550
Darlington County
charles@rogersbrospeanuts.com
(C) 843-858-3933, (W) 843-332-0790
Term Exp: 12-31-2024
Shane Willoughby
7990 Highway 917, Nichols, SC 29581
Marion County
swillobfarms@yahoo.com
(C) 843-333-8613
Term Exp: 12-31-2025
Steven Neal Baxley, Jr.
1625 Troy Atkinson Rd, Mullins, SC 29574
Marion County
baxleyfarmsllc@yahoo.com
(H) 843-431-9896, (C) 843-431-8878
Term Exp: 12-31-2024
District 2
Doug Jarrell
173 Turner Exp., Estill, SC 29918
Hampton County
dougjarrell81@gmail.com
(H) 803-625-4188, (C) 803-942-2717
Term Exp: 12-31-2025
James “Jimmy” W. Mole
Mole Farms
1939 McMillian Rd. Brunson, SC 29911
Hampton County
(H & F) 803-632-2436, (C) 803-571-0140
Term Exp: 12-31-2024
Richard Howard Rentz, Jr. – CHAIRMAN
5939 Farrells Rd. Branchville, SC 29432
Bamberg County
rhrentz@yahoo.com
(H) 803-245-5991, (C) 803-793-7642
Term Exp: 12-31-2023
Mary Katherine Harrington
964 Firetower Road, Bamberg, SC 29003
Bamberg County
mkbamberg@ssecrop.com
(C) 803-383-4395
Term Exp: 12-31-2025
Advisory
Dr. Dan Anco, Peanut Specialist and Assistant Professor, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Clemson University – Edisto Research and Education Center
Edisto REC, 64 Research Road, Blackville, SC 29817
danco@clemson.edu
(W) 803-284-3343 Ext. 261, (C) 630-207-4926
Ex Officio
Frances H. Price, Chair, Agriculture Commission of SC
433 Peach Festival Road, Gilbert, SC 29054
(W) 803-892-2457
