Beginning operations in the spring of 2000, the Atlanta-based National Peanut Board (NPB) is a research and promotion commodity board that works on behalf of the 25,000 USA peanut farmers and their families. The Board's goal is to support and expand existing markets, develop new markets and facilitate the economical production of high-quality, USA peanuts for consumers worldwide. It also funds health, nutrition and production research. The Board also can enter into cooperative agreements with peanut product manufacturers to promote USA peanut products. Effectively combining three strategic initiatives, the NPB serves as a research and education organization, product marketing organization and industry representative.
The Board operates under the oversight of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Mission
The National Peanut Board is a research and promotion board that works on behalf of all USA peanut farmers. The Board's goal is to support and expand existing markets, develop new markets, and facilitate the economical production of high-quality, USA peanuts for consumers worldwide.
About
The National Peanut Board is a research and promotion board that works on behalf of all USA peanut farmers. The Board's goal is to support and expand existing markets, develop new markets, and facilitate the economical production of high-quality, USA peanuts for consumers worldwide.
The National Peanut Board is funded by a mandatory one percent assessment levied on all USA peanut farmers' crop values. The Board's annual funding supports development and implementation of domestic and export advertising and promotion programs. It also funds research to reduce production costs, explore nutrition research and investigate potential ways to lessen peanut allergy. The Board can also enter into cooperative agreements with peanut product manufacturers to promote USA peanut products.
Headquarters
900 Circle 75 Parkway, Ste. 1220, Atlanta, GA 30339
Telephone: (678) 424-5750
Facsimile: (678) 424-5751
Toll Free: (866) 825-7946
E-mail: peanuts@nationalpeanutboard.org
Web site: www.nationalpeanutboard.org
