Alabama Farmers Federation : PEANUT PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION SEEKS NATIONAL PEANUT BOARD NOMINEES

January 27, 2017

Teresa Mays
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The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) is seeking eligible peanut producers interested in serving on the National Peanut Board (NPB). The APPA will hold an election to select two nominees each for NPB member and alternate positions Feb. 9 following the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan.

All eligible peanut producers are encouraged to participate. Eligible producers are those engaged in peanut production and sales and who own or share the ownership and risk of crop loss.

Ed White of Headland is Alabama's current NPB member, and Eufaula's Tom Corcoran serves as alternate. Their term expires Dec. 31.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires two nominees from each state for each position of member and alternate. The NPB will submit Alabama's nominees to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, who makes the appointments.

The National Peanut Board encourages inclusion of persons of any race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status. NPB encourages all persons who qualify as peanut producers to attend the meeting and run for nomination.

It is USDA's policy that membership on industry-government boards and committees accurately reflects the diversity of individuals served by the programs.

About the National Peanut Board

The National Peanut Board represents all USA peanut farmers and their families. The mission of the Board is to provide USA peanut growers with a receptive and growing market for their peanuts and the information and tools for improved efficiencies. Through research and marketing initiatives, the Board is finding new ways to enhance production and increase consumer demand by promoting the great taste, nutrition and culinary versatility of USA-grown peanuts.