North Carolina is the number one producer of sweet potatoes in the United States. Scientists in the state are working to develop varieties that taste good and resist disease.
From the UNC Hussman School of Journalism & Media. Marilee Combs, producer, first camera, primary video editor; McKenzie Bulris, second camera, scriptwriter, secondary video editor; Maria Sofia Milano, associate producer; Caroline Kelly, narrator, principal researcher, associate producer; Dr. Tom Linden, executive producer.
Photo credit, Adrienne Gorny, assistant professor and extension specialist, North Carolina State University.