Meet the Sponsors of the 2025 NC Blueberry Open House
The North Carolina Blueberry Council, Inc. extends our deepest gratitude for the following Sponsors who are supporting our 59th Annual Blueberry Open House and Trade Show. Our sponsors’ generous support and participation have made it possible to host one of the best blueberry-dedicated open house and trade shows in the United States.
2025 Platinum NC Blueberry Open House Sponsor Information
Coastal AgroBusiness Business – Visit The Coastal AgroBusiness Website
With over 65 years experience in the crop production industry, Coastal AgroBusiness has earned the trust of growers in North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina by consistently providing quality products, reliable solutions and unparalleled service. We have set ourselves apart as a premier agricultural solutions provider by adopting standards of business second to none.
2025 Gold NC Blueberry Open House Sponsor Information
American Blueberries – Visit the American Blueberries Website
American presently markets about 12 million lbs. blueberries and 1.5 million lbs. blackberries annually representing numerous southeastern growers in FL, GA, and NC
Crumpler Plastic Pipe – Visit the Crumpler Plastic Pipe Website
Crumpler Plastic Pipe is a manufacturer of corrugated polyethylene plastic drainage pipe. CPP was founded in 1975 by its parent company, Crumpler Brick and Tile Company, Inc. Crumpler Brick and Tile was founded in 1945.
DD COX AGENCY, INC.
Dedicated to providing crop insurance since 1957! Managing risk is an important part of any farming operation. Contact DD COX AGENCY, INC. for all your crop insurance needs.
Magna Bon II – Visit the Magna Bon II Website
Magna-Bon produces a wide range of exceptional agricultural products uniquely different than any other on the market today.
Pratt AG (Pratt Industries) – Visit the Pratt AG Website
Pratt was founded in the USA some 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 25 states. Pratt Industries operates five of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills in the country!
Sonoco Products/Highland Packaging Solutions – Visit the Highland Packaging Solutions Website
Highland is committed to making cost-effective, premium-quality packaging. Our creativity, combined with customer service, in-house design and prototyping, as well as efficient manufacturing and extrusion teams, make Highland the number one choice for all your packaging needs.
Blanchard Refrigeration – Visit the Blanchard Refrigeration Website
Blanchard Refrigeration ready to help you design, order, install, service, and maintain refrigeration systems that meet your needs. Whether that be small or large amounts of ice, agriculture farms, supermarkets, warehouses, or walk-in coolers, Blanchard Refrigeration of North Carolina, is here to help.
2025 Silver NC Blueberry Open House Sponsor Information
Bennett’s Tractor Service – Visit the Bennett’s Tractor Service Website
Bennett’s Tractor Service, LLC is a family-owned and operated business that sells and services blueberry harvesters. We also build specialized sprayers for pesticide and herbicide applications.
First Bank and Trust – Visit the First Bank and Trust Website
From agricultural loans and financing services to personal checking and savings for farmers, First Bank and Trust Company will help you expand farm operations, fund real estate and improvements, purchase equipment, livestock and open operating lines of credit.
WECO Sorting – Visit the WECO Sorting Website
WECO offers a full line of Blueberry packaging as well as foreign material, defect, and size sorting for the fresh-pack and frozen markets. WECO provides the fastest, most effective, and gentlest berry sorting and packaging products on the market.
Wish Farms, Inc. – Visit the Wish Farms, Inc. Website
From the humble beginnings of an immigrant pushcart peddler, to a nationally recognized year-round supplier of berries, the people at Wish Farms are proud to continue the tradition of providing the best tasting berries to you and your family.
Cottle Farms – Visit the Cottle Farms Website
Cottle Farms has been family-owned since 1964! The Cottle family has grown, packed, shipped, imported and distributed quality fruits and vegetables for going on sixty years! Cottle Family farms is one of the leading suppliers of strawberry tips, plugs, and bare root plants for strawberry growers across the nation.
2025 Bronze NC Blueberry Open House Sponsor Information
AgCarolina Farm Credit – Visit the AgCarolina Website
AgCarolina offers no-hassle loans for agriculture and rural living in 46 counties within central, eastern and southeastern North Carolina.
Alphin Insurance Agency – Visit the Alphin Insurance Agency Website
Alphin Insurance Agency is a 4th generation insurance company specializing in crop insurance covering Virginia to Florida. The Alphin Insurance team has over 100 years of combined experience in agriculture experience and a farmer first mentality. We are there when the farmer needs us.
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery – Visit the Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Website
We’re a US-based company with a keen focus on blueberry genetics, plants and grower support delivered to the world’s premier blueberry growers. Our mission is to serve the world’s blueberry growers and to support the blueberry industry, helping to ensure growers maximize success through our delivery of the best genetics and plants, technical know-how and global market intelligence.
G&W Equipment – Visit the G&W Equipment Website
As your local Forklift Dealer in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, all facilities offer forklifts & warehouse equipment. Each location is centrally located near major interstates, making them easily accessible. Our buildings are all monitored with security and are EPA and OHSA compliant.
Miller Chemicals – Visit the Miller Chemicals Website
Leading the way in science, experience and education, by developing products specifically engineered to deliver superior results, one crop at a time.