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.
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)
Pricing
Growers:
- 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.
What is the NC Strawberry Assessment Act?
Each year, strawberry producers may voluntarily “assess” themselves – or contribute funds – for strawberry research and marketing. Read the details!
Voluntary participation in this program helps keep the strawberry industry – both in North Carolina, and in the USA – in front of potential customers.
Extension Faculty/Students
- $25/year