Scott Farms

Scott Farms is a sixth-generation family farm based in Lucama, North Carolina growing sweet potatoes, tobacco, wheat, soybeans, and corn. Linwood "Sonny" Scott, Jr, along with his wife, Alice, and sons, Linwood, III and Dewey, are co-owners and the backbone of the modern farming, production, and packing operations. Dating back to the Civil War era,... the Scott family has been a steadfast symbol of what farm life in Eastern N.C. represents. The Scott Farms legacy originated when Robert "Bob" Lee and Emma Scott began raising tobacco in Wilson, Wayne, and Johnston counties. Representing the agricultural heritage of the Scotts before him, Bob set in motion the lineage of great American farmers to follow. With his son, Elijah, to whom he taught the virtues of hard work, Bob laid the foundation for a future that is thriving today. Elijah Scott, like his father, was a tremendous and loyal farmer. Living and working on the farm all his life, Elijah became one of the most notable farmers in the region. Beginning with only a share of 275 acres divided among siblings as a gift from his father, Elijah began producing some of the finest crops of tobacco in Wilson County. His fervent work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in quality are attributes he passed on to his children and ultimately his grandchildren. All of these beliefs continue to guide the efforts of the modern farm today. Elijah believed in moving forward and leaving a legacy. His son, Linwood H. Scott, Sr., was no different. After serving in the United State Army during World War II, Linwood, Sr. returned to the family farm and became very active in the farming and in local communities. Enjoying the freedoms he fought to preserve and the ones farm life provided, Linwood, Sr. carried the torch for growth in agriculture while maintaining the balance of hard work and family. Embracing the bond he cherished with his children and a strong desire to see the future of Scott Farms become something more, Linwood, Sr. taught his son, Linwood "Sonny" Scott, Jr., the ...Read More