Casey Cox

President, Longleaf Ridge Farms; Camilla, GA

Casey Cox is the sixth generation of her family to farm on the Flint River in south Georgia. Her family farm, Longleaf Ridge, produces sweet corn, peanuts, field corn, soybeans, and timber. Prior to returning to the farm full-time, Casey managed the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District, serving as executive director for over five years. She was appointed by Secretary Sonny Perdue in 2019 to serve as Georgia’s alternate board member on the National Peanut Board. Casey holds a BS in natural resource conservation from the University of Florida. Her most significant professional accomplishment is teaching Cookie Monster and Gonger how peanut butter is made on season 49 of Sesame Street. (Camilla, GA)