The original home structure on our farm land named "Belmont" dates back to 1790 and is on both the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register for Historical Places. We work the land to preserve a way of life that we treasure and pay careful attention each year to implement good environmental practices that nurture our farm land, preserve our unique Virginia soil, and build community through local agriculture.

From a tiny seed to a mature plant that helps feed the nation, it's a remarkable journey - one we are proud to be a part of year after year.

Patsy and Bob Marks are the co-founders of Belmont Peanuts of Southampton, Inc. Both Patsy and Bob come from peanut producing families and feel privileged to have been raised in the agricultural environment. Married in 1983, while raising a family of 3 – all of which have returned home and joined the company, Bob and Patsy had a vision of starting a peanut company and bringing the mighty peanut full circle – sharing what they grow with others. The business became a reality in 1993. Today, Patsy is President of the Belmont, and oversees the business. Bob is instrumental in the development of new and revised operations of production and plant expansion.