Peanut farmers reaffirm Peanut Commission referendum

TIFTON — The Georgia Peanut Commission’s referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99% during the recent referendum hearing, held March 8-April 8. 

“I appreciate the farmers’ confidence in the commission, and we are committed to continue earning that confidence,” said Joe Boddiford, a farmer from Sylvania who serves as the GPC chairman. “The commission continues to work together as a partnership between Georgia’s peanut farmers and the commission board and staff, in funding research projects, promoting peanuts and working on the farmers’ behalf in Washington, D.C. All of these combined efforts allow us to provide a healthy, nutritious product for consumers and help keep farmers profitable for the future.”

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 8, and the Allen, Pritchett and Bassett Certified Public Accounting firm counted the ballots returned May 1.

“Our staff is humbled by the support of peanut farmers in Georgia,” Don Koehler, GPC’s executive director, said. “We will continue to seek opportunities through programs in research, education and promotion to enhance profit opportunities on the farm.”

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 gapeanuts.com.

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