AGRIBUSINESS

With more than $74 billion in economic impact every year, agribusiness is Georgia’s leading industry and is known for producing quality food products as well as introducing new and innovative agriculture technologies.

Founded in 2014 and based in Douglas, Premium Peanut is a grower-owned shelling company consisting of more than 470 grower-owners and has an annual shelling capacity of over 300,000 tons. Premium Peanut is a fir protecting valuable natural resources for future generations. By building a strong agricultural community that focuses on improving efficiency and productivity while maintaining economic viability, Premium Peanut has stepped up as an industry leader in the movement to increase agricultural sustainability, supporting agriculture and the farmers who make up the industry as well as streamlining and innovating the supply chain.

As the world’s largest peanut shelling facility, Premium Peanut provides employment to nearly 250 individuals from the local communities and infuses millions of dollars into the regional economy through wages and business dealings throughout Georgia. Through the HDCI program, Premium Peanut was able to support their first apprentices in their newly establish Apprenticeship Program. This program will help ensure a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent for years to come.