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National Watermelon Promotion Board


Grooming New Women Leaders in the Fruit and Vegetable Industry

July 29, 2015 Dr. Melissa R. Bailey, AMS Fruit and Vegetable Program Associate Deputy Administrator

Meet Mariana Lizeth González Sánchez The future of agriculture is bright when looking at young people like Mariana Lizeth González Sánchez, a current member of the National Mango Board. With nearly 8 years’ experience in the mango industry, Sanchez is the manager of exports at EB International. In...

Conservation

Helping Ag Businesses Reflect on their Accomplishments and Look to the Future

January 23, 2015 Craig Morris, Deputy Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program

Reflection, celebration, and ambition are hallmarks of entering a new year. We reflect on the challenges we faced, celebrate our accomplishments, and set goals for the future. For businesses, a common goal is finding new ways to satisfy ever-changing consumer demands. Our nation’s farmers and...

Research and Science

Back to School, Back to Healthy After-School Snacking

August 28, 2014 Charles W. Parrott, Deputy Administrator, AMS Fruit and Vegetable Program

Kids love to snack. But snacking—if done right—doesn’t have to be a bad thing. There are plenty of tasty and healthy options available that will help satisfy the snack-attack of even the pickiest eaters. Incorporating fresh fruit, like watermelon, into after-school snacks is a great choice for kids...

Food and Nutrition
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