County Committee Elections & Peanut Board Awards

Randall Weiseman November 10, 2009 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

The Farm Service Agency reminds producers that County Committee elections are underway, as Tyron Spearman has the details and also has information about some recent awards given to the National Peanut Board.
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