TIFTON, Ga. — Producers can improve the bottom-line of their farming operation with knowledge, connections and information gained at the 45th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference, held at
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Voices of COVID-19, Season 2, Episode 8: Peanuts pack a punch during the pandemic Voices of COVID-19 (Source: WALB) By WALB News Team | April 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM EDT - Updated April 7 at 10:00 AM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the strength and resiliency of South Georgia.
To recognize that, WALB has launched Season 2 of the “Voices of COVID-19” podcast.
Host Krista Monk spoke with Joy Crosby, the assistant executive director for the Georgia Peanut Commission. While farmers and the peanut commission were impacted by the pandemic, peanuts and farmers were needed just as much, if not more than ever. Joy explains how the commission and farmers were impacted, how they adapted, but also, how peanuts were able to help with some of the food insecurity created by COVID-19. So how did Georgia peanuts come through in a huge way?
Georgia Peanut Commission holds member voting referendum
Georgia Peanut Commission holds member voting referendum By Avery Jacobs | March 16, 2021 at 7:39 PM EDT - Updated March 16 at 8:17 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Itâs that time of the year again for peanut growers to vote on the next members of the Georgia Peanut Commission.
State law requires a referendum to take place every three years.
This is going on now through April 16.
Peanut producers vote through the mail to reaffirm the commission.
They also plan efforts toward food, research, education and promotions in the community.
They ask you to donate to âPeanut Proudâ to help feed families in need.