After being held in Panama City Beach since it began in 1998, the Southern Peanut Growers Conference is heading for the hills – actually the mountains – and a change of venue this year.

The 17th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 23-25, at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia. This year’s conference offers farmers an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, market growth and production issues. The keynote speaker this year is Krysta Harden, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. The conference will also offer a timely update on U.S. trade issues from Congressman Ted Yoho (R-Florida).

There are a number of activities for families at Callaway Gardens ranging from relaxation to recreation, including an award winning spa, numerous beautiful gardens to explore and the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. Callaway Gardens also offers two 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis courts, bicycle and nature walking trails, as well as the tree-top adventure zip-lining course and much more.

We will be there once again posting photos and interviews on the SPGC blog for the eighth year. It’s a great event and we encourage you to attend. Registration deadline is June 30 and you can find out all the details here.