
North Carolina Watermelon Association


Watermelon Queen 2021 - Anna Young
Miss Anna Young was crowned as the 2021 North Carolina Watermelon Queen during the North Carolina Watermelon Association's virtual pageant on March14, 2021. For the second year, the North Carolina Watermelon Association Convention was postponed due to Covid-19 gathering restrictions but the association worked diligently to crown a 2021 Queen to represent their product.
Anna is the 20 year old daughter of David and Angela Young of Alexander, NC. She is currently a student at North Carolina State University majoring in Agricultural Science with an Agri-Business Concentration. Her future plan is to obtain a career working in marketing or global outreach for an agricultural company. Anna has served as the North Carolina State FFA Vice President and was selected the FFA State Champion in Parliamentary Procedure. She is also an accredited Parliamentarian. Anna is active in her community serving as a Buncombe County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Board Member and a Madison County Chamber of Commerce Youth Outreach Representative. She enjoys photography, dancing, music and her Bible studies.
As North Carolina Watermelon Queen, Anna hopes to share her love of watermelon while serving as the spokesperson for the North Carolina watermelon industry all across the state. Anna will hold the state title for one year and represent the NCWA at the 2022 NWA Convention.
It is with regret that we announce, in consideration, of the Covid-19 pandemic, the NC Watermelon Association Board of Directors have decided to cancel the 2021 NCWA Convention. The Convention was scheduled for March 12-13, 2021 at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, Wrightsville Beach, NC. We look forward to our 2022 Convention scheduled for March 11-12, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
The board discussed the possibility of having a one day event virtual. Dates will be determined later. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish you and your families a Blessed and Merry Christmas.
If you have any questions or I can help in anyway, please give me a call. Cathy Horton, Executive Director
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Board of Directors
Chairman
James Sharp
Fresh-Pik Produce
7802 Sadie Road
Kenly, NC 27542
Phone: 252- 237-1260
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President
James Brake
Georgia-Pacific Corrugated
5738 Radford Rd
Lucama, NC 27851
336-302-5423
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1st Vice President
Frank Howell
Howell Farms
164 Frankies Lane
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Phone: 919-921-0457
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2nd Vice President
Mike Marks
Marks Produce
22833 Popes Station Road
Capron, VA 23829
Phone: 757-641-8206
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Co-Executive Director
Bonnie Holloman
P.O. Box 58220
Raleigh, NC 27658
Phone: 919-607-1370
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Co-Executive Director, Convention & Event Coordinator
Cathy Price Horton
P.O. Box 58220
Raleigh, NC 27658
Phone: 919-413-9544
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Queen Promotions Coordinator
Sharon B Rogers
945 Woodsdale Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
Phone: 336-583-9630 (cell)
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Executive Council
Murfreesboro Farms
PO Box 216
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Phone: 252-398-5830
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Murfreesboro Farms
PO Box 216
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Phone: 252-398-4630
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3001 Barnsley Trail
Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: 919-231-7546
Jackson Farming Co.
2905 Earnest Williams Road
Autryville, NC 28318
Phone: 910-567-2202
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Etheridge Produce, LLC
5504 Castlebrook Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone:919-231-7011
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Valhalla Produce Co.
1462 Virginia Road
Edenton NC 27932
Phone: 252-482-7431
Board Members
Brantley Farms
8606 Strickland Road
Middlesex, NC 27577
Phone: 252-230-5977
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Sun-Up Produce
101-1 Wayne Ave
Mount Airy, NC 28365
Phone: 919-222-7996
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Dennis Harrell
2007 NC Hwy 902
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Phone: 919-444-1205
Lancaster Farms
231 Watery Branch Church Road
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
Ph: 252-236-1143
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Account Manager, Bulk Packaging
International Paper
2811 Cofer Road
Richmond, VA 23224
Tel. 804-230-3134
Fax: 901-334-3610
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Jacob Odom
Odom Farms
5405 Hwy 111 S
Seven Springs, NC 28578
Phone: 919-738-5102
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Virginia Fork Produce
719 Virginia Road
Edenton, NC 27932
Phone: 252-482-2165
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Williamson Produce
P.O. Box 3508
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: 252-243-5700
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Grower Advisors
Box 7609
Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: 919-515-1225
Watermelon Nutrition
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 127 kJ (30 kcal)
Carbohydrates 7.55 g
- Sugars 6.2 g
- Dietary fiber 0.4 g
Fat 0.15 g
Protein 0.61 g
Water 91.45 g
Vitamin A equiv. 28 ìg (4%)
Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.033 mg (3%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.021 mg (2%)
Niacin (vit. B3) 0.178 mg (1%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.221 mg (4%)
Vitamin B6 0.045 mg (3%)
Folate (vit. B9) 3 ìg (1%)
Vitamin C 8.1 mg (10%)
Calcium 7 mg (1%)
Iron 0.24 mg (2%)
Magnesium 10 mg (3%)
Phosphorus 11 mg (2%)
Potassium 112 mg (2%)
Zinc 0.10 mg (1%)
Useful Links
Click on any of the links below (links open in a separate window)
American Society for Horticultural Science
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Class Produce Group
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Jackson Farming Company
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National Watermelon AssociationNWA has members in 30 states, Canada and CentralAmerica with chapters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois-Indiana, Maryland-Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and the Western U.S. |
National Watermelon Promotion Board
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NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Availability Chart
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NC Farm Bureau
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NC State Watermelon Breeding
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North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Directory
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Southern Containers Corporation
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How to Contact Us
We'd Love to hear from you!
Contact us by mail at:
PO Box 58220,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27658
Phone: 919-413-9544
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