The Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA) holds strong partnerships with pecan and agricultural groups across the country to better serve the mission and members of TPGA.
Texas Pecan Board
The Texas Pecan Board is the state check-off program for Texas. Their mission is to develop, promote, and protect the Texas Pecan Industry.
Texas Department of Agriculture
The Texas Department of Agriculture is the state agency handling agriculture. The agency’s key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living.
GO TEXAN
The GO TEXAN program is a Texas Department of Agriculture initiative dedicated to identifying and supporting Texas-based businesses and connecting them with customers across the Lone Star State and around the world.
American Pecan Council
The American Pecan Council, the Federal Marketing Order for pecans, is dedicated to showcasing the many benefits uses and remarkable history of America’s native tree nut.
American Pecan Promotion Board
The pecan Research and Promotion program operates as the American Pecan Promotion Board. The board’s assessments are used for promotion, research and industry information projects to help increase the demand for pecans.
National Pecan Federation
The National Pecan Federation and the PECAN PAC advocates for the pecan industry in Washington, D.C. Advocacy can take various forms and often begins with the education of key people about the industry’s concerns, and, depending on the issue, might involve partnering with other specialty crop producers, working with state departments of agriculture, or with other industry participants. A well-funded PAC is essential to ensuring that the voice of the Pecan Industry is heard. To have a successful advocacy program, the pecan industry must have a political action committee. The Pecan PAC can accept contributions from individuals, partnerships, or LLCs. Contributions are limited to $5000 per year.
Please send contributions to:
PECAN PAC
313 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
Texas Agriculture Council
The Texas Ag Council is a group of agricultural member organizations who advocate on behalf of the Texas agricultural industries. Collectively, the organizations represent a majority of the agricultural interests in the state.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides training, publications, apps, and programs to bring Texans the latest research in agriculture, natural resources and life sciences. Look for Texas pecan resources and information or reach out to TPGA for information and contacts.
USDA – Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Pecan Program
The USDA – ARS Pecan Program researches pecan breeding and genetics, developing new pecan cultivars and studying pathology and entomology in pecans.
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
The USDA Farm Service Agency mission is equitably serving all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA handles crop insurance, disaster assistance, and other programs to help pecan producers.
National Pecan Shellers Association
The National Pecan Shellers Association represents members of the pecan shelling and processing industry whose purpose is to generate awareness and sales of pecans.
Western Pecan Growers Association
The Western Pecan Growers Association is supports advocacy and educational efforts through our partnerships with national and state agencies. The association represents California, Arizona, New Mexico, and the five most Western counties of Texas.