Membership in the North Carolina Strawberry Association is open to growers, extension, suppliers, buyers, and anyone with a particular interest in strawberries. We have members from many states and even Canada; membership is not limited to North Carolina. Members receive many great benefits, including our informative newsletter, printed approximately 10 times per year, a membership directory, access to large network of growers and experts, marketing support, member-exclusive web resources, listing on online farm locator, discounted promotional materials.
Membership Benefits
We help you:
- A great monthly newsletter, full of useful information
- The Southeast Strawberry Expo – the region’s leading strawberry conference
- Regional preplant meetings
- Stickers, signs, coloring books, posters, and other promotional tools
- Listing on our web “Farm Locator”
- Lots of information on production & marketing
- Assistance finding suppliers & resources
We Support the Strawberry Industry
- Funding for strawberry research
- Promoting strawberries to the public and the media
- Advocating for strawberry growers on agricultural issues
- Scholarship program for college students who intend a strawberry-related career. ($2 of member dues is allocated to this program)
Membership Levels and Pricing
Growers
A “grower” is a farm that actually grows strawberries.
If you choose this level, your farm will be listed on our Farm Locator map.
Grower Pricing:
- If located in North Carolina: $100/year
- If located outside of North Carolina: $170/year
- If you are located outside North Carolina but voluntarily choose contribute to the NC Strawberry Assessment, you may join at the North Carolina State rate.
Commercial Members
A “commercial” member is an organization that supports the Growers, but does not actually grow strawberries themselves.
If you choose this level, your organization will be listed on our Commercial Members map.
Commercial Member Pricing:
- $100/year
Plant Suppliers
A “plant supplier” is an organization that supplies plants to Growers.
If you choose this level, your organization will be listed on our Plant Suppliers map.
Plant Supplier Pricing:
- $100/year
Extension Faculty/Students
We invite Extension Faculty and Students to join the organization. Those who choose these membership levels are not listed anywhere on the public-facing website.
Extension/Student Pricing:
- $25/year
What is the NC Strawberry Assessment Act?
Each year, strawberry producers may voluntarily “assess” themselves – or contribute funds – for strawberry research and marketing.
Voluntary participation in this program helps keep the strawberry industry – both in North Carolina, and in the USA – in front of potential customers.