The struggle is real. I've only seen fresh hot boiled peanuts for sale in the far southern parts of Misery where cotton is also grown. Never once seen them offered on the north side of the Missouri River.
One of our former neighbors grew up in Doniphan, MO, on the eastern edge of the Ozarks Plateau, where it transitions into Arkansas Delta country. He would plants a couple hundred feet of peanut row in his kitchen garden every year and boil them during the annual neighborhood fish fry/beer fest.
I boiled the green peanuts that we brought home on Sunday. Yummy! I have frozen 2 quart sized ziplocs of them. They freeze well, and when you reheat them by reboiling, they turn out great. If I could get green peanuts sent here without a problem, I would do that. Problem is, most places don’t have a clue about green peanuts. If it says raw on them, they are usually too dry for boiling purposes. Once harvested, they should be refrigerated to keep them fresh, just like most produce. Letting them air dry defeats the purpose. Boiled peanuts are one of the things I miss the most from living down south. I can get most of the fixings for other southern dishes here or online, but green peanuts are nearly impossible. Your neighbor was generous to share them with you!