The Georgia Peanut Commission - About us
About the Georgia Peanut Commission
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Peanuts was established in 1961 under the Commodities Promotion Act. The Commission conducts programs in the areas of promotion, research and education. Funding is derived from a $2 per ton assessment on all producers. Governing the Commission is a five man elected board of peanut farmers. It is best known in the State House by its little red bags of Georgia Peanuts. Peanuts are a $2.2 billion industry in Georgia.
Peanut Facts
- Georgia farmers produced 52% of the United States’ peanuts in 2021 – more than 1.67 million tons.
- Georgia farmers harvested 750,000 acres, yielding an average of 4,450 pounds per acre.
- Georgia farmers planted peanuts in 76 counties in Georgia.
- Georgia has approximately 4,000 peanut farmers.
- Georgia peanuts accounted for 29% of the state’s row and forage crops income.
- Peanuts are Georgia’s Official State Crop.
Georgia Peanut Fact Sheet
Did you know Georgia farmers produced 52% of the U.S. peanut crop in 2021. Learn more about peanut production in Georgia by viewing this fact sheet.
GPC Education Center
Our Education Center offers an overview of the peanut industry in Georgia. Schools are invited to schedule educational tours with us. Consumers are also welcome to visit us at Exit 63B off of Interstate 75 in Tifton, Georgia. To schedule a tour please email info@gapeanuts.com.
Board Members
Joe Boddiford
Donald Chase
Rodney Dawson
Ross Kendrick
Tim Burch
Advisory Board
Andy Bell
Andy Owens
Leslie Jones
Brett Sauls
John Harrell
Casey Cox
Wesley Webb
Larry Cunningham
Tom McCall
Staff
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