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42774
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Interestingly, tobacco actually helped build the sweet potato industry in North Carolina. Subsidies used to halt tobacco production due to health concerns laid the infrastructure for current sweet potato production. Climate controlled storage and the introduction of the Covington variety of sweet potato have been significant in making the crop a year-round one in North Carolina.
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42915
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North Carolina is currently the top producer of sweet potatoes in the United States. It is also the third largest producer of pork.
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44191
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Exports of agricultural goods contributed over$3.3 billion to North Carolina's economy at the end of 2023. Having a vital port is beneficial to the state. Top trade partners for North Carolina include Canada, China, South Korea and Mexico. North Carolina is first in the nation for sweet potato exports and accounts for 80% of international sweet potato sales.
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44284
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"North Carolina produces more sweet potatoes than any other state in the country, giving us cause to celebrate at our farms, around our tables and in our communities." this article incorporates a photo essay featuring growing and production and tourism connected with of sweet potatoes in North Carolina. Noted are the Sweet Potato Drop in Robersonville, North Carolina Yam Festival in Tabor City, Mama Dip's Sweet Potato Pie and Covington Sweet Potato Vodka.
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