Nomination meetings scheduled to fill posts on Georgia Peanut Commission
Released: Dec. 2, 2024 TIFTON, Ga – Nomination meetings to fill three positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) Board of Directors will be held
Georgia produces more than 50% of the
peanuts in the United States.
LATEST NEWS
Peanut Leaders Hold Capitol Hill Meetings in Push for End of Year Priorities
Released: Nov. 27, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Representatives from the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to advocate for assistance needed
U.S. Peanut Federation partners in hosting Aflatoxin Research Update
Released: Nov. 22, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. — The American Peanut Shellers Association, National Peanut Buying Points Association, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and United States Peanut
48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show set for Jan. 16, 2025, in Tifton
Released: Nov. 18, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. — Make plans to attend the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16,
Georgia Peanut Commission announces 2025 calendar photo winners
Released: Nov. 18, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission hosted a photo contest throughout 2024 to fill the pages of the 2025 Georgia
Nominations open for Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award
Released: Oct. 30, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer. The state winner will be announced at
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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!
