Welcome to What About Watermelon, your one-stop online source for all the news and views about America’s favorite fruit. On What About Watermelon, we’ll share simple recipes, photos, facts and expert opinions about watermelons all year round, because watermelon is a year-round snack!

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Got a question about watermelons? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve assembled the best panel of experts in the business -- from a chef, to a farmer, to the National Watermelon Queen herself -- and they’re ready to answer whatever’s on your mind.

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Amber Nolin
National Watermelon Queen 2013

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Dr. Penny Perkins-Veazie
Plant Physiologist and Professor

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Chef Harry Schwartz
Chef and Culinary Director

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Elizabeth Somer, M.A.
Nutritionist and Dietitian

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Josh Bailey
Watermelon Grower and Shipper

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J-Slice
All-around cool guy

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