Organic Peanut Production in the Southeast: Trends and Opportunities
September 17, 2026
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT
Organic peanut production continues to gain momentum across the Southeast as farmers seek new opportunities for diversification and value-added markets. Join Florida Organic Growers (FOG) and the Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA) for an engaging webinar exploring the history, current landscape, challenges, and opportunities within the organic peanut sector.
Featuring Donn Cooper, Farm Programs Director at GOPA, this session will provide practical insights for farmers interested in organic peanut production, including current market trends, transition considerations, common misconceptions, and available resources. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the presenter and ask questions about organic production and certification.
Topics include:
- Current trends and market opportunities for organic peanuts
- Common myths and misconceptions
- Considerations for transitioning to organic production
- Resources and support available to growers
- Live Q&A with industry expert Donn Cooper
Questions? Contact us at setopp@foginfo.org.
This event is supported by the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).