By Clint Thompson
The University of Georgia Extension Peanut Team recognized Georgia’s top peanut producers last weekend at the annual Georgia Peanut Achievement Club meeting at Jekyll Island.
Peanut farmers and farming operations were recognized from four different regions and presented plaques for their production accomplishments.
Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, talked about the weekend and its importance.
This year’s winners include:
Region 1
Mike Newberry-Hillside Farms, Early County, 100-299 acres
Gary Powell, Marion County, 300-699 acres
Jimmy Webb, Calhoun County, 700-plus acres
Region 2
Bailey, Jhett, Reed Sapp, Mitchell County, 100-299 acres
Rolling Hills Farm Vic Fleet, Miller County, 300-699 acres
4 Miller Farms, Seminole County, 700-plus acres
Region 3
Tucker Cobb, Washington County, 100-299 acres
David Selph, Wilcox County, 300-699 acres
3H Cattle Co. LLC, Washington County, 700-plus acres
Region 4
Jamie Jones, Brooks County, 100-299 acres
Jordan Harrison, Grady County, 300-699 acres
Franz and Daniel Rowland, Brooks County, 700-plus acres
State winners and overall
John Gaines Jr., Baker County, State, 100-299 acres
R&A Partnership, Mitchell County, State and Overall, 300-699 acres
Sapp Bros Farms, Mitchell County, State, 700-plus acres