Registration for a conference is often just a hum-drum experience – but at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, it’s a taste of true southern hospitality.

The Peanut Advisory Board has made it an annual tradition to welcome the peanut industry members and families as they arrive in Panama City Beach with a sweet treat – ice cream with all kinds of toppings, especially peanuts.

Another tasty afternoon snack is provided by the National Peanut Buying Points Association – grilled PB&J to make Elvis envious!

It is a wonderful opportunity for the members of the peanut industry family to meet and greet each other before the real work gets underway.

See more photos in the SPGC Flickr Photo Album