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Registration Open for Southern Peanut Growers Conference

Dan Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC), Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds growers and industry leaders that registration is ongoing for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference scheduled for July 17 to July 19 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Georgia. This year’s theme is entitled, “Rollin’ on the River.” The three-day event will be held at the hotel and will provide attendees …

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Southern Peanut Growers Conference Scheduled for July 27-29

Dan Peanuts

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) and Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers and industry leaders that the early bird registration deadline for this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference is June 30. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director of the GPC, highlights what attendees can expect at this year’s event at its new location. “We’re excited to have the …

Southern Peanut Growers Conference This Weekend

Clint Thompson Peanuts

Producers from 4 States Meeting in Panama City Beach By Clint Thompson The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation is in Panama City Beach, Florida this weekend for its annual meeting. Producers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi are meeting to discuss trends impacting the industry now and continuing into the future. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission, …

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Southern Peanut Growers Conference Set for July 21-23

Dan Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC), Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission and fellow members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers that registration is ongoing for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event provides farmers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi a chance to obtain timely information about peanut-related issues, …

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Southern Peanut Growers Conference Kicks Off Today

Dan Peanuts

The 22nd Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference kicks off today at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event will provide farmers with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. In addition to the conference sessions, the event will focus on the family by offering a ladies program and a golf tournament. Additional information …

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Peanuts Help Drive the Rural Economy

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One of the speakers during the 20th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference this past weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida was Dr. Kent Wolfe, director of the Center for Agribusiness & Economic Development at the University of Georgia. AgWired’s Cindy Zimmerman talked with him about the increasing population movement out of rural Southeast counties. Peanuts Help Drive the Rural Economy