TIFTON, Ga. — The Georgia Peanut Commission hosted a photo contest May 12-Oct. 1, 2021, to fill the pages of the 2022 Georgia Peanut Calendar, “The Farm – The Natural Providence.” 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 2022 calendar.
More than 60 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. Winners are as follows:
January: Mike Newberry, Early County
February: Victoria Whiddon, Worth County
March: Julie Hardy, Thomas County
April: Shelby Mains, Screven County
May: Sami Mastrario, Turner County
June: Kay Polk, Grady County
July: Ashley Parrish, Tift County
August: Cody & Victoria Whiddon, Turner County
September: Shelby Mains, Screven County
October: Jason Lockart, Miller County
November: Roger Wayne Davis, Miller County
December: Holly Anderson, Ben Hill County
Photo submissions will also be used in promotional materials produced by GPC throughout the year. To obtain a copy of the 2022 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.
Click here to view the winning photos
–Georgia Peanut Commission
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