This here oil business came about around 2008 when there was a lot of talk about alternative fuel sources due to fuel prices soaring and the American economy faltering. That sparked an interest in an area that I began researching, visiting oil plants, and talking to individuals in this field. I was fortunate enough to meet a couple of people who influenced me to consider growing, processing, and selling food grade oil. During this time I discovered the cold pressed method of oil extraction which does not use chemicals or high temperatures to remove the oil, leaving valuable vitamins and nutrients in the oil. The oil also retains its natural flavor and color. In 2012 I grew my first crop of sunflowers for oil production and by the end of that year we had pressed oil from sunflowers, pecans, and peanuts all grown in Wilcox County. More oils followed and Oliver Farm Artisan Oils was born! My wife and I hit the road with our daughters Maggie and Mollie and began traveling and attending every event we could to spread the word about our products. In 2015 our Sunflower, Green Peanut, and Pecan were all winners of Garden and Gun’s Made in the South Award and that was the start to us really realizing that what we were doing was something special. That same year we won our first Good Food Award with the Pecan Oil and more awards followed. The Oils quickly caught the attention of chefs and foodies from all over the country and in 2016 our green Peanut Oil Scored a sweet article in the New York Times. Then out of the blue in the summer of 2017 we received a phone call from a lady named Cat Neville, who was helping create a series called “Tastemakers” that would air on PBS. She thought that what we were doing was so unique and brought her crew with her from St Louis and spent a week with us around the farm. She told our story to all of America and when that episode still airs today we immediately know… It was pivotal moment for our business. It took our oils into the homes of your everyday cooks. It was no longer just for fancy restaurants. As oil production has expanded and we’ve learned more about the properties and uses of various oils, we are continuously filled with awe and wonder at the countless ways it can be used. Naturally tasty, nut and seed oils are necessary for balanced nutrition. They can be used in fuel, cleaners, soap, cosmetic products, and have medicinal uses as well!
~Clay Oliver
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