BC Berry Grower Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) . Growers resources

Growers resources

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• Raspberry Production
• Publications
• The Business of Raspberry Production
• BC Berry Grower Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)

Raspberry Production

Successful raspberry production is dependent on many factors which should be considered prior to planting. There are many resources available in print, on the web or within the industry itself.

Publications

2007/2008 Berry Production Guide: Beneficial Management Practices for Berry Growers -

Produced by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, published by the Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Association.

This publication is available for a fee ($30.00 including GST & PST) through the BCMAL office at the following address:

Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Association
c/o Angus Campbell Road
Abbotsford, BC
V3G 2M3

Tel: 604-556-3001
Fax: 604-556-3030

The Business of Raspberry Production

The following websites provide current information regarding finance, production, world markets, labour, educational programs, applicable government regulations and information.

BC RIDC Association Memberships

In addition to our own efforts, the BCRIDC maintains annual membership in the following organizations, ensuring that issues affecting BC raspberry growers are represented at the provincial and national level:

• BC Agriculture Council
• Canadian Horticultural Council
• Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Extension/Research/Regulatory

• Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
  This website begins with a complete index to include most aspects of federal governmental information, regulations and Acts, including Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements, regulations on imports, etc.

• Berry Diagnostic Tool
• BCMAL currently has a website that includes a Berry Product Source Guide which provides a list suppliers for a variety of raspberry products including plants, packaging, labels and other supplies. Find it here.
• BCMAL Infobasket
• Northwest Berry and Grape Information Network  
• Ohio State University Extension Berry Fact sheets
• Organic Culture of Bramble Fruits - Horticulture Production Guide
• Northwest IPM
• Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre
• Peerbolt Crop Management
  Provides news and opinions on small fruit production in the PNW and maintains weekly bulletins during the growing season.
• Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus
  (requires Adobe Acrobat)

Labour

• BC Agricultural Labour Pool

• BC Employment Standards Branch
• Workers' Compensation Board of BC
• Farm & Ranch Safety & Health Association

Market Reports & Information

• USDA AMS Market News Reports
  Fruit & Vegetable Program

• USDA-ERS  Fruit and Tree Nuts
  Situation and Outlook

Related Links

• BC Honey Producers Association
• NorthWest Berry and Grape Information Network
• Ontario Berry Growers Association
• Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission
• Washington Red Raspberry Commission