MUSCADINE MARKET.

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The muscadine grape industry adds $1.7 billion to the state's economy each year, according to the N.C. Muscadine Grape Association. Here are some fast facts on the sweet crop:

MUSCADINE GRAPE SEASON runs from mid-August to mid-October.

N.C. IS HOME TO MORE THAN 525 VINEYARDS AND 185 WINERIES. Approximately half of the wineries in the state produce a muscadine wine.

WITH 2,300 ACRES UNDER VINE, N.C. ranks No. 9 in acreage and No. 11 nationally in total grape production...