There are dozens of relevant resources and information that requires in depth understanding for a successful watermelon business.

Here you will find links to relevant organizations and websites that are useful. You can also navigate to the national and regional watermelon associations via Other Watermelon Organizations.

USDA
United States Department of Agriculture - Agriculture Marketing Service
Economic Research Service
National Agriculture Statistics Service

News Releases and Public Postings from the Agricultural Marketing Service at USDA

FDA - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/

Practices and Protocol
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
European Good Agriculutral Practices (EurepGAP)
Country of Origin Labeling

Other Organizations
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH)
Produce Marketing Association (PMA)
United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association (UFFVA)

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