Ever wondered how we shell pecans? It all starts right in the orchard — when the pecans are freshly harvested from our trees. From there, they go through a careful process of cracking the shells and removing them, revealing the rich, buttery nuts inside. Once freed, the pecans are sized and separated into halves, pieces, and meal — each for a delicious purpose, whether it’s baking, snacking, or creating something extraordinary. While we’re grateful for the machinery that makes this process possi

Don't try this at home😉 Here's how we take our pecans from in-shell pecans to pecan halves, pieces & more. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at our mighty shelling plant. What did you learn? | Sunnyland Farms

What makes Wild Native Halves different? Unlike Large Halves, Wild Native pecans have a naturally harder shell. That tougher shell can lead to more broken halves during processing, but it also protects a deep, authentic pecan flavor you cannot beat. Wild Native Halves are a true regional pecan and are natural to our region. Many times at the grocery store, you will not see a specific pecan variety named on the bag. They are usually labeled simply as pecan halves. That is completely normal, but o