Joe Boddiford elected chairman of Georgia Peanut Commission
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From staff reports
TIFTON — Joe Boddiford, a peanut farmer from Sylvania, was elected chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission during the organization’s February monthly board meeting. This is Boddiford’s second consecutive term serving as chairman. He previously served as chairman in 2000.
“I look forward to working with Georgia peanut farmers and our industry partners to help enhance the peanut industry and the profitability of farmers,” Boddiford says. “Farmers can contact me at any time if they have suggestions for the work of the Georgia Peanut Commission on their behalf.”
Other officers elected during the board meeting included Donald Chase of Oglethorpe as vice chairman and Rodney Dawson of Hawkinsville as treasurer. Additional board members include Tim Burch of Newton, representing district 1, and Ross Kendrick of Sycamore, representing district 2.
The Georgia peanut production area is divided into five districts based on acreage distribution and geographical location with one board member representing each district.
The Georgia Peanut Commission represents more than 4,000 peanut farm families in the state and conducts programs in the areas of research, promotion and education. For more information on the programs of the Georgia Peanut Commission, visit www.gapeanuts.com.
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