Diane Ducharme, GAPs program coordinator and Extension associate in horticulture & food safety, serves as a member of the N.C. MarketReady multidisciplinary team to address fresh produce safety in production, harvest and marketing. She shares leadership of developing and delivering comprehensive and coordinated educational programs focused on fresh produce safety.

Contact Diane: diane_ducharme@ncsu.edu or 704-250-5402

Rod Gurganus, director of the N.C. MarketReady program, specializes in entrepreneurial horticulture and represents the team in eastern North Carolina. He works with agribusinesses, economic development officials and farmers to identify and develop opportunities for value-added and innovative agriculture.

Contact Rod: rod_gurganus@ncsu.edu or 252-793-4428 ext. 129