The Georgia Peanut Commission hosted a photo contest June 7-Oct. 1, 2017, to fill the pages of the 2018 Georgia Peanut Calendar, “Photos from the Field.” Peanut farmers from across Georgia were encouraged to submit their best high-resolution photo of peanut production on their farm for a chance to feature the photo in the 2018 calendar.

Nearly 100 entries were submitted from across the peanut belt and only 12 were selected as a monthly feature. Photos were selected based on quality, originality and diversity in the field. Since many outstanding photos were submitted, but only 12 could be used as monthly features, honorable mentions were also selected. Winners and honorable mentions are as follows:

Winners:

January: Ashley Moore, Crisp County

February: Luke Brown, Wilcox County

March: Aaron Moore, Crisp County

April: Casey Cox, Mitchell County

May: Chandler Starling, Emanuel County

June: Judson Clark, Lee County

July: Lauren Turner, Decatur County

August: Jay Blanton, Brooks County

September: Jonathan Smith, Coffee County

October: Linda Powell, Worth County

November: Haley McGuffin, Twiggs County

December: Roger Wayne Davis, Miller County

Honorable Mention:

Brandy Hussey, Sumter County

Greg Brown, Crisp County

Haley McGuffin, Twiggs County

Casey Cox, Mitchell County          

Judson Clark, Sumter County

Jay Blanton, Brooks County

David Cromley, Bulloch County

Linda Powell, Worth County

Sherrill Napier, Cook County

Photo submissions will also be used in promotional materials produced by GPC throughout the year.

To obtain a copy of the 2018 Georgia Peanut Calendar, stop by the GPC office located at 445 Fulwood Blvd. Tifton, Georgia, 31794.

For more information on GPC programs and to view the winning photos, visit  www.gapeanuts.com.