Georgia Vegetable Producers Overwhelmingly Approve Extension of Vegetable Commission Checkoff Program

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper recently announced that Georgia vegetable producers have voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on fourteen key vegetable crops for another three years. The decision, supported by over 90% of producers, reflects their commitment to ensuring fresh, nutritious food for all Georgians.

The approved market order covers crops including cabbage, beans, greens, bell peppers, specialty peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, carrots, beets, cantaloupes, squash, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and cucumbers, providing vital support for growers statewide.

Funds collected by the Georgia Vegetable Commission contribute to research initiatives conducted by the University of Georgia, focusing on production enhancement, disease control, and pest management.

To participate, growers must produce 50 acres or more of designated crops annually.