Introduction
S
trawberries are a viable crop in most
areas of the United States.
Cultivars
have been developed to suit most
agro-climatic conditions.
In many locations, demand for locally produced berries
far exceeds available supplies; small-scale...
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Introduction
S
trawberries are a viable crop in most
areas of the United States.
Cultivars
have been developed to suit most
agro-climatic conditions.
In many locations, demand for locally produced berries
far exceeds available supplies; small-scale
producers can thus get higher returns from
strawberries than from most other crops.
Organically grown berries may command
a price premium.
Organic production
excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers and
pesticides, and requires soil building and
biological pest control.
Federal organic
standards restrict claims of “organically
grown” to those farms that are certified to
be organic by a USDA-accredited certification agency.
For more information, request
the ATTRA publications Organic Farm Certification and the National Organic Program
and Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Berry
Crop Documentation Forms.
Excellent cultural information for
conventional strawberry production—
planting systems, pest control, cultivar
recommendations, etc.
—can
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