National Watermelon Promotion Board
Avoiding errors helps Leger & Son successfully grow watermelons
Before Leger & Son can harvest a single watermelon, there are many considerations: soil health, pests and disease challenges, and water availability. Nearly six decades after the family began farming watermelons, the third-generation company grows... more »
Watermelon activity guide encourages children’s healthy eating
The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) has launched a new do-it-yourself watermelon day activity guide for children. The guide is designed to inspire creativity while encouraging healthy eating habits among children. It provides a wide... more »
NWPB promotes marketing achievements
The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) has released the findings of a new study that shows how the organization’s marketing activities help shape the demand for watermelons. The study, conducted with research partner Armada Corporate... more »
Team Watermelon rehydrates Marines at DC marathon
The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) distributed watermelon to Marines at the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) in Washington, D.C. At the Oct. 30 event, the NWPB distributed 28,000 samples of watermelon to runners, friends, family... more »
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