TIFTON, Ga. – Donald Chase, peanut farmer from Oglethorpe, Georgia, was elected chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission during the commission’s January monthly board meeting. This is Chase’s first term serving as chairman. He previously served as vice chairman and succeeds Joe Boddiford of Sylvania, Georgia.
“2026 is a year of change at the Georgia Peanut Commission. I am honored and humbled to serve as the board chairman this year. While the commission organization is changing, rest assured that the mission remains the same,” Chase says. “We must deliver value to every one of the peanut farmers of Georgia. This board, senior management and this staff are all committed to that goal. As fellow farmers we understand the challenges all too well, and pledge to you our commitment to making your investment in the Georgia Peanut Commission pay dividends.”
Other officers elected during the board meeting include Joe Boddiford, Sylvania, Georgia, as vice chairman; and Rodney Dawson, Hawkinsville, Georgia, as treasurer. Additional board members include Tim Burch, Newton, Georgia, representing district 1; and Ross Kendrick, Sycamore, Georgia, 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.Source: Georgia Peanut Commission