Meet Ryan Ireland, a fourth-generation peanut farmer in Turner County, Georgia, where farming has been a way of life in his family for generations. Ryan grows cotton, corn, peanuts and watermelon and manages over 500 acres of peanuts.

In 2025, Ryan was recognized as Georgia’s Outstanding Young Peanut Farmer, an honor that reflects his dedication and commitment to carrying on his family’s legacy. For Ryan, farming is more than a profession, it is a way of life rooted in hard work, perseverance and tradition.

In this episode, Ryan discusses the reality of farming today, including rising input costs, corporate consolidation and the low commodity prices many growers face. His story offers an honest look at the highs and lows of agriculture while highlighting the grit it takes to keep farming for the next generation. Ryan speaks on the resilience of farmers and the determination it takes to continue through difficult seasons.