We Are the Florida Peanut FederationMembers of the Florida Peanut Federation are passionate about agriculture, especially in the great State of Florida, and especially the row crop Peanuts. The membership body, including farmers, industry representatives, allied partners, and lovers of this amazing legume, are working diligently to build a sustainable and thriving peanut industry in Florida for years to come. Based on the needs of the industry, challenges of the peanut market, and ever-changing demands of consumers, FPF is committed to continually advancing the peanut business in Florida by meeting the needs in real time. Through our program work via various avenues, leadership and staff of FPF commit to quarterly, as well as annual, goals. Our relationship with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Fruit and Vegetables, is strong. Our group is funded, in part, by the Peanut Marketing Order. This Marketing Order is essentially a self imposed tax that peanut farmers pay, that is then distributed, for the purposes of Marketing, Education, and Awareness. "The Florida Peanut Marketing Order was established in 1975 for the purpose of supporting research, promotion and education for the state's peanut industry. The self imposed assessment generates funds on a per ton basis for the purpose of increasing awareness, funding research, and supporting educational initiatives." Reference fdacs.gov/agriculture-industry/fruit-and-vegetables/peanut-marketing-order
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Organization Founding PremiseSince the Federation’s launch in 2017, we have rapidly grown to more than 200 dues-paying members. Our members are mostly non-based peanut growers who want their voices to be heard in the halls of the US Congress to level the playing field for all peanut farmers.The Federation was founded out of necessity. As a result of the 2014 Farm Bill, traditional base peanut growers are eligible for a safety net provided by the US Treasury, while non-based peanut farmers are in danger of losing millions of dollars of investments, which jeopardizes thousands of farming jobs and countless small businesses and communities that rely upon the peanut growing industry. Our goal is to simply level the playing field for base and non-base growers, while ensuring that we continue to grow in a thriving world market. The Federation will continue to use its resources to assist in marketing, education, and research to promote our industry, while also working with US Congress to pass a Farm Bill that is equitable to all active peanut producers. The Florida Peanut Federation is led by our board of directors who are focused on championing the voice of all peanut farmers. FEDERATION LEADERSHIP Dwight Stansel, President
Kevin Barrington, Vice President
Donell Gwinn, Secretary-Treasurer
Mike Adams
Arlene Bell
Kelly Philman
Herman Sanchez, Jr.
Murray Tillis
Clif Townsend
Laura Fowler Goss
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