GA HR1245

Recognizes March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol and commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions

Georgia leads the nation in peanut production, producing 51% of the total U.S. supply in 2025

Georgia peanut exports account for nearly half of all U.S. peanut exports, contributing more than $400 million to the nation's balance of trade

The industry contributes an estimated $2 billion to the Georgia economy and supports the livelihood of more than 150,000 Georgians

More than 250 Georgia companies in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing depend entirely on the peanut industry