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“Will there be watermelons for summer?”

This question was posed just last month while amid our country’s shut down.  This young girl had been watching the news and hearing about farmers plowing over their crops.  She lives up north and her concern was simple – she just wanted to make sure she would be able to enjoy watermelon this summer, as she has for the past 10+ years of her life.  To her summer and watermelon go hand in hand.  It would not be summer to her, without having watermelons to enjoy. 
Just like her, our association does not exist without you, our members.  We strive every week to serve and partner with you, our members, from the farm to the table.  We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the business and lives of our Watermelon Family.  We work on your behalf by being your voice on issues of trade, labor, invasive pest and disease, pesticide and nutrient use, federal legislation, scientific research, farm & packer-based food safety, trucking, etc.    We support the industry’s research needs through scientific grants to numerous universities and other organizations each year with a keen focus on the highest research priorities.  We are a supportive force on promotional activities through the National Watermelon Queen program.  This year’s queen – Paige Huntington from Texas has been able to be out in some of the fields and packing houses, and well as some greenhouses.  She is a trained spokesperson for the association and the watermelon industry!  As we continue to be a voice for you in Washington, and bring you the most up to date information that we can, if you have experienced any issues with your emails, struggling with your access to anything on our website, etc., please reach out to our office at (863) 619-7575.  We want to make sure you – our members – are getting the information you want and need as quickly as possible.  Not yet a member?  You are missing out on so much!  Go to the Membership tab at the top of our website, click on Membership Application and join today!

 

Attentive to your needs

 In this ever-changing world, we are striving here at the office to be attentive to your needs – our members.  As we are settling back into the office and our routines, it has been brought to our attention that we are having issues with our directory search engine on our website.  We are sorry for any inconveniences this might be causing you.  We are working with our software company to get things fixed.  We should have everything fixed before the week is up.  If you are having any issues and/ or have concerns regarding anything with your membership, our website, emails you receive, etc. please reach out to the NWA office.  You can reach us at (863) 619-7575.  We want to make sure you – our members – can access everything you want/ need from our website.  Not yet a member?  You are missing out on so much!  Log onto www.watermelon.com to join today!


  “Three words come to mind when I think about the importance of the National Watermelon Association to our company and the many companies that are part of this “Great Watermelon Family”.

N – Necessary NWA promotes, educates, protects, and expands awareness of the watermelon industry.
W – Wellness  NWA commitment to drive the message of our great product that has many health benefits for the consumer.
A – Attentive   NWA attentiveness to the ever-changing environment allows it’s members to stay informed so we can make the best decisions for our industry.”

-           David Mayhue – Schmieding Produce – Springdale, Arkansas

 

Coming together as a Family! 

“As a Supplier to the watermelon industry the NWA is an essential partner with the industry.  Thru the NWA we are able to connect, build lifetime relationships and give back to the industry.  Without the NWA it would be much more difficult to achieve our company goals within the industry.  The annual NWA convention is the “can’t miss” event of the year!  It never disappoints.” Walt Shappley – Highland Ag Solutions – Mulberry, FL 

Here at NWA we work hard being your partner.  Whether you are a grower, a shipper, or a supplier for watermelons.  Our collaboration with you, and your collaboration with each other can help us all move forward to our end goals.  It is during these times; we are reminded once again how strong our family of members are!  We are blessed to have each one of you a part of our Family.  As we are transitioning back into our offices this week, and getting things ‘back to somewhat normal’, if you have any issues and/or concerns, please let us know.  We are here to serve you!  If you are not receiving regular updates from us or receiving duplicate updates from us  – please reach out to Tami in our membership department at: [email protected] and let her know.  We want to make sure that you – our members – are getting up to date information, and at the same time not being bombarded with duplicate items.  Not yet a member?  You are missing out!  Log onto www.watermelon.ag to join today! 

Together we will shape the watermelon industry for future generations! 

 

We are here for You! 

“Everything that the NWA does is very important.  When it comes to issues like labor is when the NWA becomes a rock-star. It’s very important to stay ahead of these problems,  and why the NWA is an extremely important part of our watermelon business model.” 
-Dennis MouzinMouzin Brothers Farms – Vincennes, Indiana
 

As we continue to be your advocate daily with Washington, and send you the most up to date information as possible, we want to take a moment to just say thank you to you – our members - for putting your trust in us as your Association. We are continuing to work from our homes and continuing the day to day business activities as best as we can.  If you have a need or see a need that we can assist you or someone else with, please do not hesitate to reach out to our staff.  We are here to serve you, our member, to the best of our abilities.  If you are not receiving regular updates from us – at least weekly in your email inbox – please reach out to Tami in our membership department at [email protected].  We want to make sure that you - our members - are getting up to date information as quickly as possible.  Not yet a member?  You are missing a lot!  Log on to www.watermelon.ag to join today! 
 

Together we will shape the watermelon industry for future generations! 

 

Working together is vital 

As things continue to change daily, sometimes hourly, we are working diligently to keep our members up to date.  As your advocate in Washington, you will notice an ever-increased communication via emails, updates on our website, and social media posts.  Keeping our members informed is what we do, every day, as we seek solutions to the issues that present themselves.  

If you are not receiving regular updates from us – at least weekly in your email inbox – please reach out to Tami in our membership department at [email protected].  We want to make sure that all our members are getting the information as quickly as possible.  Not yet a member?  You are missing a lot.  Log on to www.watermelon.ag to join today! 

 
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