Georgia lawmakers are working on designating the pecan as the state’s official nut. Pecans are an important crop here, and Georgia has historically been the top pecan producing state in the country.
Hurricane Michael hit pecan growers hard, though. The industry is still recovering more than a year after the storm. New Mexico has – for now – taken the top spot.
So, between the importance of the crop, and the tough time the growers have been having, the bill to designate pecans as Georgia’s official nut has been popular in the Capitol. It passed the Senate nearly unanimously earlier this week, after a funny introduction from the bill’s sponsor.
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