Growers

Here are some tips for growing strawberries in the off-season.

Spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is an invasive pest of soft skinned fruit which has been detected throughout the United States in the last three years.

The Oregon Strawberry Commission (OSC) was established in 1967 and was the first Oregon berry commission to be created by the state. The OSC’s mission is to benefit the growers through promotion, research and education.

The NASGA supports USDA and state/provincial research programs, develop educational seminars and publications, promote development of equipment, varieties and cultural methods to improve efficiency for the strawberry industry – including grower applied research, and promote beneficial legislation.

North Carolina Farm Fresh is a directory of pick-your-own farms, roadside farm markets, and farmers markets throughout North Carolina. It is designed to help the consumer, find the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, christmas trees, ornamental plants, flowers, and herbs.

The University of Georgia Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium offers a wealth of resources for growers of small fruit

North Carolina State University offers great information about managing pests on your farm.

North Carolina State University’s Cooperative Extension Services is the place to go for information about best practices in agriculture.

North Carolina State University provides some great resources for strawberry growers.

The process of harvesting and getting crops to market safely relies on maintaining the “Cold Chain.”

Do you tell your customers that your farm follows Good Agricultural Practices? Do you encourage pick-your-own customers to wash their hands?

What kind of facilities does your farm provide so your pick-your-own customers — and your workers — can wash their hands?