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2024 Scholarships – Apply Today!

2024 Scholarships – Apply Today!

2024 SCHOLARSHIPS - APPLY TODAY! The North Carolina Strawberry Association's Scholarship Program continues to grow! Our award began with two $500 awards in 2011, and the program had the good fortune of growing a little bit each year. NCSA is offering three $2,000...

Oregon Strawberry Commission

Oregon Strawberry Commission

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.

North American Strawberry Growers Association

North American Strawberry Growers Association

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 FarmFresh

North Carolina FarmFresh

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.

NCSU Cooperative Extension Service

NCSU Cooperative Extension Service

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

Maintaining the Cold Chain

Maintaining the Cold Chain

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

Ideas for Food Safety Signs

Ideas for Food Safety Signs

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

Ideas for Handwashing Stations

Ideas for Handwashing Stations

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