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Peanut Producer Organizations
Producer organizations vary in number and structure from state to state. All major peanut producing state have a state authorized "check-off" organization. These eight Associations, Boards or Commissions vary in structure but are similar in their objectives of research, education and promotion. Depending on the individual state, these organizations have varying degrees of latitude in their promotional and educational programs.
Other producer organizations have been organized in some states to pursue specific interest or groups of producers. Generally, these organizations are supportive of the objectives of the "check-off" programs but the participating producers have more selective or specific agendas.
In addition to exclusively peanut related organizations, general agriculture organization such as state Farm Bureaus and the Alabama Farmers Federation are involved in promoting the interest of peanut producers.
B. Organizations Administering State "Check-off Programs
Southeast:
- Georgia Commodity Commission for Peanuts
- Alabama Peanut Producers Association
- Florida Peanut Producers Association
- South Carolina Peanut Board
Virginia/Carolina Area:
- North Carolina Growers Association
- Virginia Peanut Growers Association
Southwest:
- Texas Peanut Producers Board
- Oklahoma Peanut Commission
C. Non "Check-off" Organizations
Southeast:
- Georgia Peanut Producers Association
- Export Producers Association
Southwest:
- West Texas Peanut Producers Association
- Panhandle Peanut Producers Association
- New Mexico Peanut Producers Association
D. Grower Promotional Organizations
The NPB administers the national peanut check-off. The board is comprised of ten board members. The composition is one member each from the nine major states and one at large representing the minor states.
| Southeastern Board Members |
| Georgia: | Wes Shannon |
| Alabama: | Ben Bowen
George Jeffcoat (Alt) |
| Florida: | Larry Ford |
- Virginia/North Carolina Grower Promotions
The producers in Virginia and North Carolina fund the Virginia/North Carolina Grower Promotions. While similar to the PAB, their activities are concentrated heavily on projects promoting the Virginia peanut variety.
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