Peanut
Leadership Academy
| The Peanut Leadership Academy is a cooperative
effort between grower organizations and agricultural extension.
The academy is sponsored by Syngenta Crop Protection and the
American Peanut Shellers Association. Participants are nominated
by agricultural leaders in their counties and then selected by
a committee of state leaders. |
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The program began in 1998 with the first class of 14 peanut growers
from Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Today, the program has evolved
to include growers from Mississippi and Texas as well as sheller
representatives.
"The entire program helps prepare everyone involved in peanut
production to meet the future and help create a better industry," says
Lyle Stewart, district sales manager of Syngenta Crop Protection. "The
long term benefits will be evident as we see these young growers
step into leadership positions."
Program Overview
Download application [pdf
file] [word file]
For more information on the Peanut Leadership Academy,
contact:
Alabama Peanut Producers Association: 334-792-6482
or rgriggs@alpeanuts.com
Florida Peanut Producers Association: 850-526-2590
or ken@flpeanuts.com
Georgia Peanut Commission: 229-386-3470 or info@gapeanuts.com
Mississippi Peanut Growers Association: 601-606-3547
or misspga1@yahoo.com
Texas Peanut Producers Association: 806-687-6363
or shelly@texaspeanutboard.com
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Press
Release - 8/18/11
