A Century of Care: The Nagata Family’s Legacy of Sustainable Strawberry Farming For more than a century, the Nagata family has cultivated strawberries in Oceanside, California — building a legacy
“This is more than just a field day—it’s where the future of farming takes root. Our growers and industry are deeply committed to sustainable, responsible growing practices, and the Strawberry
California strawberry farming is held to some of the highest agricultural standards in the world. To meet these rigorous expectations—and deliver berries that are as safe as they are delicious—farmers lean on cutting-edge science and forward-thinking techniques.
Strawberries & Sustainability: A Packaging Revolution Sustainability doesn’t stop at the farm — it continues in the clamshells that bring California strawberries to your table. In 2020, berry farmers and
For generations, strawberry farming in California has elevated farmworkers — engaging workers through training, providing competitive wages and benefits, and empowering opportunities for advancement — from picker to truck driver, to supervisor and even farm owner.
Meet the Women Who Grow and Harvest California Strawberries It takes tens of thousands of men and women each day in California to skillfully harvest strawberries to make sure they
Insights & Resources for the Strawberry Industry The 23rd Annual Strawberry Production Meeting, hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), was recently held in Ventura. In-person and online attendees
On August 8, 2024, the Cal Poly Strawberry Center held its 10th Anniversary Field Day spotlighting the latest research findings in automation, entomology and plant pathology.
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