Industry Resources
GIVE TO THE PECAN PAC
A STRONG PECAN INDUSTRY NEEDS A STRONG VOICE IN WASHINGTON
PECAN PAC IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE NATIONAL PECAN FEDERATION’S ADVOCACY WORK. SUPPORT THE PECAN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AND HELP STRENGTHEN THE PECAN INDUSTRY’S VOICE ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER THE MOST. BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF NPF’S WORK FOR THE INDUSTRY.
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
TRADE - Worked to lower tariffs on U.S. Pecan Exports to India
GROWER SUPPORT - Helped Secure Tariff Mitigation & Disaster
Assistance for Growers
RESEARCH - Helped secure millions in funding for research for cracking & pasteurization & pecan breeding.
MARKETING - Helped advance research & Promotion authority to generate additional marketing & research funding.
USDA PROGRAMS - Worked to assure pecan participation in economic assistance programs & USDA nutrition purchases.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
Mail a Check, payable to:
PECAN PAC
313 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Natural Disaster Resources
Has your agricultural operation been impacted by a hurricane? Please click the link below provided by USDA. USDA is here to help you prepare for and recover from hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Tropical Depressions, etc. Click the link below:
https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/hurricane
For Hurricane and other Natural Disaster Preparedness, please click the link below to review the pre-recorded webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpMqP170Ea8
Grower Specialty Services
The Pecan Services Guide List will be the best place to look for pecan resources! We have companies who provide everything from custom harvesting to packaging the final product and everything in between. If your company is involved in the pecan industry, you want to be listed on our Pecan Resource page. Sign up today to get your service on the list.If interested, please download the Pecan Service Form below, fill it out, then email it back to meredith@georgiapeca.org.
Step 1. Download the Pecan Service Form HERE, fill it out, and save the completed form.
Step 2. Return the form via email to: mary@georgiapecan.org
2021 Conference Presentations
Please enjoy our 2021 Annual Conference and Trade Show for your viewing at any time! We would like to extend appreciation to all of our dedicated sponsors and attendees for your unremitting support through this unprecedented time. Our conference would not have been possible without you all!2020 Virtual Conference and Presentations
Educational Resources
- UGA Library Extension Publications
- UGA Research Articles
- ABAC’s Listen to the Land Podcast
- Pecan Fact Sheet
- Pecan Nutrition
- Heart Healthy Flyer
- Georgia Grown Heritage Guide Map
- Georgia Grown Heritage Size Chart
- Managing Young Pecan Trees
- Vidalia Onion Research Farm - Fall 2021 Field Day
- Pecan Production Month-by-Month List
- Pecan Management Calendar
- Preventing Falls
- Pecan Tree Insurance Fact Sheet
- Dr. Lenny Wells Extension Pecan Blog
- Kids STEM Activity
- A New Opportunity for the Georgia Pecan Industry - Wells
- American Pecan Council Industry Update
- Does Hedging of Pecan Trees Have An Effect on Pest and Beneficial Insects? - Acebes, Hudson, Wells
- Farmer-Owned Pecan Processing Co-Op - ABAC
- Food Safety for Pecan Growers and Shellers - Laurel L. Dunn
- Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Commodity Guides
- Pecan-Enriched Diets Alter Cholesterol Profiles and Triglycerides in Adults at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in a Randomized, Controlled Trial
- Fungicides for Pecan Scab - Brenneman
- UGA's Commercial Pecan Spray Guide
- 2019 Beginners Pecan Production Class Presentations
- Insect Updates – By Dr. Angelita Acebes-Doria & Dr. Will Hudson
- Herbicide Injury of Pecan Trees by Dr. Lenny Wells
- Tree Trimming Tips
- Tree Trimming and Removal Safety Tips
- Working Safely with Chainsaws
- 2019 Commercial Pecan Spray Guide
- Georgia Pecan Commission Update 2019
- New UGA Pecan Variaties - Conner
- Phosphites Residues and Use in Scab Management - Bock
- The Future of Farming - Policy Updates that Impact Agribusiness - Rabinowitz
- The Many Layers of Compost - Sundiata Ameh El
- US Pecan Growers 2019 Recap - Dees
- 2019 Pecan Pathology Update – Jason Brock
- 2019 Pecan Update: General Management – Dr. Lenny Wells
- 2019 GPGA Annual Conference Presentations
2026 Jack Thompson Scholarship Application
The Georgia Pecan Growers Association is pleased to announce the 11th Annual Scholarship Award in memory of Jack Thompson. Thompson was a leader in the pecan industry for more than 30 years, who worked tirelessly to promote and advance pecans. Since it launched, the scholarship has assisted 24 students in their college pursuits.
GPGA will award up to two (2) scholarships in the amount of $500 for the 2025 Academic Year to deserving upcoming and/or current college students.
Georgia Pecan Expert Advice
UGA Pecan Extension Blog
Lenny Wells, UGA, Pecan Specialist site.extension.uga.edu/pecan
Southeast Georgia Pecan Update
Andrew Sawyer, UGA, Pecan Specialist July 2026
UGA Pecan Radio Update
Andrew Sawyer, UGA, Pecan Specialist Listen Now - April 2025
Industry Associations
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Pecan Council
- National Pecan Shellers Association
- National Pecan Federation
- American Pecan Promotional Board
REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
STATE ASSOCIATIONS
- Alabama Pecan Growers Association
- Arkansas Pecan Growers Association
- Arizona Pecan Growers Association
- California Pecan Growers Association
- Georgia Pecan Growers Association
- Georgia Pecan Commission
- Louisiana Pecan Growers Association
- Mississippi Pecan Growers Association
- New Mexico Pecan Growers Association
- North Carolina Pecan Growers Association
- Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association
- Texas Pecan Board
- Texas Pecan Growers Association
Handling and Storage
Proper storage of pecans preserves the quality and maintains the natural flavor and aroma of the nuts. Pecans should be stored in airtight containers, such as sealed plastic bags, at low temperatures to extend storage life.
Georgia Pecan Promotional Videos
Contact Us:
Georgia Pecan Growers Association
(P.O. Box 1367)
Tifton, Georgia 31794
Phone: 229-382-2187
Fax: 404-393-9298
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