Georgia Pecan Growers Vote to Continue Pecan Commission Assessments

Wed, Jun 3 2026

ATLANTA, GA - Today, the Georgia Department of Agriculture announced that Georgia pecan producers voted to continue the Georgia Pecan Commission Marketing Order through 2029, extending it for an additional three years.

Under the renewed marketing order, the assessment rate will remain at $0.01 cent per pound for growers having 30 acres or more, with an average of 13 trees per acre. The three-year renewal was approved by an affirmative vote of nearly 84% of all ballots received. The renewal will become effective upon notification to the applicable producers.

The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Pecans collects these funds to be used for education, promotion, and research on critical areas affecting pecan production in Georgia.

Marketing Orders are reviewed and voted on by producers every three years to ensure continued support for the Commission's mission and programs.

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• Matthew Agvent, Communications Director
• Liz Rivera-Brown, Deputy Communications Director

About the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia Grown
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is dedicated to advancing Georgia's agricultural industry through effective regulation, support, and innovative marketing initiatives. The GDA ensures food safety, promotes plant and animal health, and drives economic growth, focusing on maintaining high standards in agriculture to uphold Georgia's reputation as the state's number one industry. A key component of the GDA's efforts is the Georgia Grown program, a dynamic marketing and economic development initiative designed to promote products grown or made in Georgia. By championing local farmers and businesses and encouraging Georgians to buy locally produced goods, Georgia Grown supports the state's economy and enhances consumer awareness of Georgia's agricultural products.

Georgia Department of Agriculture
Tyler J Harper, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334