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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the Georgia Senate, officially recognizes March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month and commends the state's peanut industry for its significant economic contributions. The resolution highlights that peanuts are a nutritious food, and Georgia is the leading peanut-producing state in the U.S., accounting for over half of the nation's supply and nearly half of its exports, which contributes substantially to the national balance of trade. The peanut industry is the largest single cash food crop in Georgia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in farm receipts and contributing an estimated $2 billion to the state's economy, supporting over 150,000 jobs. Furthermore, the resolution notes that over 250 Georgia companies directly depend on the peanut industry, with many others indirectly benefiting. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of this resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission, an organization that represents peanut farmers and promotes the industry.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73063