Barnes Farming & Farm Pak — Quality Sweet Potatoes Since 1969

QUALITY SWEETPOTATOES

Since 1969, Barnes Farming and Farm Pak have maintained a strong commitment to providing the best in quality sweetpotatoes to keep you and your family healthy through the years!

WORLD’S LARGEST SWEETPOTATO PRODUCER

We are committed to providing you with the best quality sweetpotatoes delivered at the right time with outstanding service!

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FEATURED RECIPES

COOKING WITH SWEETPOTATOES

A handful of our favorite recipes featuring our favorite food — sweetpotatoes!

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Farm Pak Launches New Brand, Francie’s Finest, in Celebration of the Next Generation

Farm Pak Products, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its newest brand, Francie’s Finest, rolling out this month in celebration of the first birthday of Francine “Francie” Barnes, daughter of company president Josh Barnes.

Celebrating the Life of Johnny Barnes

Johnny Barnes, 61, president of Barnes Farming Corporation, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 12th, following complications from an illness. A visionary farmer and respected community leader in Nash County, Mr. Barnes dedicated his life to advancing the sweetpotato industry and agricultural excellence across North Carolina and beyond.

What's up with our new purple sweetpotato variety?

During our 2023 crop season, we decided to grow a new purple sweetpotato variety called Purple Splendor. We’re now in our second season of selling Purple Splendor. So what’s the deal with this new variety? What does it taste like? How does it differ from orange sweetpotatoes? Find out!

The History of Our Persimmon Business

Our persimmon business started in 2006 as a learning opportunity and project for third-generation Barnes Farming owner, Josh Barnes. At the time he was just 13 years old but he was eager to grow and manage a crop of his own.

Jacy Barnes Clapp talks with FreshPlaza about new purple sweetpotato variety

Jacy talks with FreshPlaza about sweetpotato exports to Europe, highlighting a new variety that has gained popularity - Purple Splendor.

Barnes Family Donates Land to Local Church

The Barnes family and Maxine Whitley, owners of Barnes Farming, donated a portion of their farmland for the expansion of Sandy Fork Missionary Baptist Church’s cemetery.

The History of Our Watermelon Business

In 2004, Johnny’s oldest child, Bethany decided to grow watermelons. With years of learning curves albeit success, watermelons have now become one of our signature crops.