Titan Farms Grows Peaches and an Agricultural Legacy in South Carolina

Titan Farms has expanded from 1,500 acres to over 6,000 acres of peaches and 1,000 acres of additional produce in 30 years.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:07pm

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Titan Farms in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, has grown from a 1,500-acre peach farm into a thriving, vertically integrated company over the past 30 years. Founded by first-generation farmer Chalmers Carr, the farm now spans over 6,000 acres of peaches and 1,000 acres of additional produce like broccoli and bell peppers. Titan Farms also operates its own processing facility and recently launched an agritourism venture called Sara's Farm Adventure.

Why it matters

Titan Farms' growth highlights the agricultural potential of South Carolina's Ridge Spring region, which has provided fertile ground and supportive community for the family-owned business to thrive. The farm's vertical integration and diversification into agritourism demonstrate innovative ways traditional farming operations can adapt and expand.

The details

Chalmers Carr, the co-founder of Titan Farms, started leasing the land that would become the farm in 1995 after the previous owner retired. Carr and his family purchased the 1,500-acre peach farm in 2001 and have grown it to over 6,000 acres of peaches and 1,000 acres of additional produce like broccoli and bell peppers. Titan Farms also operates its own processing facility, Palmetto Processing Solutions, and recently launched an agritourism venture called Sara's Farm Adventure.

  • Carr began leasing the land that became Titan Farms in 1995.
  • Carr and his family purchased the 1,500-acre peach farm in 2001.
  • Over the next 25 years, Titan Farms grew to over 6,000 acres of peaches and 1,000 acres of additional produce.

The players

Chalmers Carr

The co-founder of Titan Farms, a first-generation farmer who has grown the business from 1,500 acres to over 6,000 acres of peaches and 1,000 acres of additional produce.

Lori Anne Carr

The co-owner of Titan Farms, who has worked alongside her husband Chalmers to build the family-owned business.

Titan Farms

A thriving, vertically integrated farming operation in Ridge Spring, South Carolina that has grown from 1,500 acres to over 6,000 acres of peaches and 1,000 acres of additional produce.

Palmetto Processing Solutions

Titan Farms' own processing facility.

Sara's Farm Adventure

Titan Farms' new agritourism venture in Trenton, South Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“Farm management was something I always wanted to do. I was more of a personnel manager before I was a farmer. What I fell in love with was the tilling of the soil and growing plants.”

— Chalmers Carr, Co-founder, Titan Farms

“The success of this company has been based on the great, talented people who are very passionate about doing the same thing. It is one big family farm, and we call it that.”

— Chalmers Carr, Co-founder, Titan Farms

“Be passionate about what you do. Be sure that you put quality first and customer service first. The type of people who live here – they love to be respected, they love to be treated well and they're very loyal. If you give them the first two, they'll be very loyal to you in response. I think that speaks to the character of the community.”

— Chalmers Carr, Co-founder, Titan Farms

What’s next

Titan Farms plans to continue expanding its agritourism offerings at Sara's Farm Adventure, providing more opportunities for the local community to engage with the farm's operations.

The takeaway

Titan Farms' growth from a 1,500-acre peach farm to a thriving, vertically integrated agricultural business demonstrates the potential for entrepreneurship and innovation in South Carolina's Ridge Spring region. The farm's commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement has been key to its long-term success.