5-8:

Average number of weeks N.C. strawberries are “in season”

125:

No. of NCSA members

175:

No. of strawberry growers in N.C.

1,700:

N.C. acres in production (2007 USDA)

$17.9 million:

Annual strawberry sales (2006 USDA)

18.9 million:

Pounds of strawberries produced annually (2007 USDA)

$1.25-$1.50:

Price per pound for pick-your-own berries (2008 NCSA)

$3.50-$4.00:

Price per quart for pre-picked berries (2008 NCSA)