New Organic Strawberry Guide Available
August 3, 2012 
Strawberries are among the most important fruit crops in California, and organic production of strawberries is on the rise. Organic strawberry sales in California have grown from $2 million in 1997 to more than $55 million in 2009.
With that in mind, the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources has published a new Organic Strawberry Production Manual. The 160-plus page manual is designed for growers, pest control advisors, consultants, marketers, industry professionals, and others interested in the organic growing and certification process. Chapters include detailed information on production, disease and pest management, postharvest handling, marketing, and the organic certification process.
Growers can find useful tips on selecting plant varieties, managing crops, identifying and managing pests and diseases, making the switch from conventional to organic growing, pursuing organic certification, and much more.
With more than 100 photos, 35 informative illustrations and tables, and input from more than 20 University of California researchers and industry experts, the guide is a helpful tool for all individuals interested or involved in the organic strawberry industry.
The guide was edited by University of California Cooperative Extension advisors Steve Koike and Mark Bolda. For more information on the guide, and how to order it, go to http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/Items/3531.aspx.
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