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Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

Blueberry Country

Record #:
34889
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Abstract:
The United States is the world’s leading blueberry producer, the roots of which lie in North Carolina. In 1940’s Pender County, a farmer named Harold Graham Huntington worked with NC State University biologists in order to create disease-resistant strains of blueberry. Huntington’s farm helped lay the foundation for the blueberry industry in the United States.
Source:
Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 85 Issue 1, June 2017, p32-35, il, por