Georgia Peanut Commission approves funding for FY 2026-2027 research projects
Released: April 22, 2026 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $764,189 in research project funding for the 2025-26
Georgia produced 50% of the
peanuts in the United States in 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia Peanuts can be purchased in store at 445 Fulwood Blvd., Tifton, Georgia or online at www.gapeanuts.com.
Yes, gift shop orders are shipped through UPS.
We do not sell raw peanuts in large quantities such as 50-pound bags. Bulk orders can be placed by contacting one of these U.S. suppliers.
The business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Georgia Peanut Commission is located at 445 Fulwood Blvd, Tifton, Georgia. We are located approximately 2.5 hours south of Atlanta, Georgia, at Exit 63B on Interstate 75.
Yes, peanuts can be grown in a home garden. Learn more by visiting the National Peanut Board’s “8 Simple Steps to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home.”
The peanut growing season is 130 to 160 days. Planting begins in late April or early May and ends between September and November.
The runner variety is the main type of peanuts grown in Georgia.
Runner peanuts are typically used for roasting while the other variety types are used for other things such as candies and oils. To learn more, visit our “How many types of peanuts are there?”
The Georgia Peanut Commission conducts programs in the areas of promotion, research and education. To learn more about the Georgia Peanut Commission, visit our “about” page!
