RA_LO100 Raleigh, NC Tuesday, September 17, 2019 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News Provided by: North Carolina Food Distribution Federal-State Market News Office - Raleigh, NC Phone: 919-707-3156 Internet Address: http://www.ncagprices.org North Carolina Farm-to-School Total Produce Sales Delivered September 09, 2019. Produce is grown, sold, and consumed within the state of North Carolina. Produce has been delivered and on school property for two days prior to price reported. Produce must arrive at school systems receiving points as fresh as possible. COMMODITY CONTAINERS TOTAL ORDERED UNIT PRICE Apples Traypack Carton (113-125s) 1457 21.75 Asian Pears 1/2 Bushel Carton 1430 23.50 Cucumbers 1/2 Bushel Carton 479 12.95 Tomatoes, Grape Type Flats 12 1-Pint Clamshells 567 12.95 Watermelon, Seedless Box (30-35 Lbs.) 3929 14.50 Specifications: Apples, washed, U.S. No. 1. No specifications on Asian Pears. Cucumbers, slicing, U.S. No. 1. Grape Tomatoes are U.S. No. 1, color red, firm, small to medium size. Seedless Watermelons are U.S. No. 1.