Welcome to the Mar-Del Watermelon Association!
The Mar-Del Watermelon Association helps promote buying local Mar-Del Watermelon from your local farmer.
Our Impact
According to the Data retrieved from 2024 State Agriculture Reports from the USDA.
Acres Harvested in 2024
CWT Produced in 2024
Value of Production in 2024
About Us
Why Join Us!
Established in 1965, the Mar-Del Watermelon Association is an organization that works to increase demand for Maryland and Delaware watermelons and the agriculture industry for their farmers, brokers, and industry suppliers. The voluntary, elected board of directors strives to make a positive difference in the business and lives of its members while working closely with National Watermelon Association and National Watermelon Promotion Board.
Educational Seminars
Growers Seminar offer free to paid members during our annual convention. Industry leaders speak on topics such as food safety, research results, disease research, legislative and regulatory issues.
Research and Development
Monies are committed to our local universities to fund industry production research needs, farming and/or growing improvements and value-added research.
Advertising Campaign
Our budget committee allocates funds on advertising through various outlets such as: Radio, Television, Billboards, Beach resort buses & trams, Social Media, Lifeguard Stands, MPT “Farm to Harvest”. Sponsorships may vary year to year.
Mar-Del Watermelon Queen
The Maryland Delaware (Mar-Del) Watermelon Association Queen Program is an outstanding opportunity for participants to grow, be challenged, travel, and excel as an ambassador for the watermelon industry.
Our Mar-Del Watermelon Queens promote the consumption of watermelon and the benefits of buying local produce, as well as help share farmer stories.