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Georgia peanut growers pass referendum to continue GPC
Posted on May 02, 2018 at 0:00 AM
Georgia peanut growers reaffirmed the Georgia Peanut Commission, with 94.02 percent voting in favor of continuing the GPC’s research, promotion and education programs. The referendum was held March 16 through April 16, and the vote of 94.02 percent in favor was the highest the commission has received in its nearly 57-year existence.
“I am thankful our board and staff have been able to work in the areas of research, promotion and education of peanuts, as well as support efforts in Washington to maintain legislation that is helpful for peanut farmers; which in turn, continues to allow us to provide a healthy, nutritious product for consumers,” said GPC Chairman Armond Morris. “Agriculture is Georgia's No. 1 industry and we are proud our farmers contribute more than $2.2 billion to the state's economy with the hard work they produce on their farm.”
Morris encouraged peanut farmers who have concerns, comments or suggestions on the commission’s activities to contact the GPC office at 229-386-3470.
As required by Georgia state law, the state's peanut farmers vote on the commission every three years. The ballots were mailed to peanut growers the week of March 16. On April 25 the Certified Public Accounting firm of Allen, Pritchett and Bassett counted the ballots.
“I am humbled by the support of peanut farmers in Georgia,” Don Koehler, GPC's executive director said. “We will never forget the trust our farmers place in us and do not ever take it for granted.”
Georgia peanut farmers invest $2 per ton annually to the commission to be used in the program areas of research, promotion and education. For additional information on the Georgia Peanut Commission and its activities, visit www.gapeanuts.com.
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