The western North Carolina Marketing office located at the Western NC
Farmers Market in Asheville, provides marketing services for the many
crops grown in this region of North Carolina. Marketing specialists assist
individual growers, packer/shippers, wholesale buyers, and the commodity
associations representing these crops. Western NC is a major production
area for many fruit, vegetable, ornamental and Christmas tree crops. Apples,
tomatoes, and many other fruits and vegetables are shipped from western
NC to buyers throughout the southeast and northeast U.S. Likewise, this
area is a major supplier of ornamental plants and Christmas trees shipped
throughout the country. Marketing assistance includes locating potential
buyers and suppliers, developing marketing strategies, market expansion,
and conducting marketing promotions to increase demand.
E-Mail the designated marketing
specialist for assistance with these commodities.
Bill
Glenn, Christmas Trees, Nursery, Herbs, Blackberries
Jack Ruff, Apples, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Blackberries