National Peanut Festival celebrates farmers for 81 years

National Peanut Festival celebrates farmers for 81 years

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- Day 4 at the National Peanut Festival is about celebrating farmers who have played a pivotal role in the community, from 81 years ago, when there was little industry, to now, when the area has grown tremendously. "Farming is still a large part here, peanut oil production still comes from this area, cattle is big in this area, and cotton, other crops, hay, it's just a good thing," said Jamar Ivey, owner of Ivey Farms. …