Record #:

8511

Author(s):

Kopp, Katherine

Abstract:

Powell & Stokes, a farm supply business, was founded in Windsor in 1915 by brothers-in-law Luther Powell and Jonathan Stokes. After World War II, two Powell brothers took over the business, and now, a third generation of Powells runs the company. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Jack Powell, Sr., created a recipe for frying what he called blister-fried peanuts. The business started as an off-season project, but the local demand for the peanuts became so great that Bill and Jack Powell, Jr., founded Bertie County Peanuts in 1994. The peanut business now accounts for 15 to 20 percent of the farm supply business.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 74 Issue 9, Feb 2007, p116-118, 120, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bertie County Peanuts (Windsor); Peanut products--Windsor

Record #:

37165

Author(s):

Abstract:

With the same theme as another article found in this edition, Susan Stafford Kelly' “Diamond Guys," this article profiles fifteen businesses in North Carolina owned by the same families. Included were Raleigh’s York Properties, established 1910; Hickory’s Keever’s Key and Repair Service, founded 1920; Salisbury’s Beaver Brothers, established 1911; Windsor’s Bertie County Peanuts, founded 1915.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 12, May 2017, p140-141 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bertie County Peanuts (Windsor); Businesses--family owned; Recycling; Nurseries (Horticulture); Poultry industry--North Carolina, Eastern; Furniture industry--High Point; Energy efficiency; General stores; Woodwork; North Carolina State University

Record #:

38145

Author(s):

Green, Jim

Abstract:

A business founded in 1919 attributes its success to a solid foundation, one attributed to its founding families building good customer service and community presence. Its foundation has survived challenges such as competition from Bertie County Peanuts, changes in its cash crop’s storage and transportation methods, and hurricanes.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 8 Issue 5, October/November 2016, p40-45 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bertie County Peanuts (Windsor); Peanuts--cash crops; Businesses--family owned; Farming--Fertilizer

Record #:

43266

Author(s):

Buranen, Margaret

Abstract:

Planted around the middle of May, Peanuts take 150 days to reach maturity.. Jack Powell and sons Jon and Jeff operate Bertie County Peanuts. Blister-fried peanuts became the company's first product.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 54 Issue 3, March 2022, p22-23

Subject(s):

Bertie County Peanuts (Windsor); Peanuts