The Northwest Berry Foundation
Supporting individual farmers in adopting science-based, environmentally sustainable practices, and Integrated Pest Management techniques.
Field Services
Our field services are designed to help farms implement a comprehensive SWD IPM approach and strategy for controlling SWD on-farm, while minimizing costs.
Integrated Pest Management Monitoring Services
Field Surveying for Insect and Disease, Identifying Points of Abiotic Plant Stress
and more
and more
Beneficial Insect / Pollinator Monitoring Services
Bee Better Certified Compliance Services and Other Regenerative Agriculture Certification
Services
Services
Export Market Third Party Certification Services
Korea Export Market, China/Vietnam/Philippines, Compliance
Services
Services
We are a hub of research, information, and resources for Pacific Northwest berry growers, researchers, and industry organizations.
Our Resources
Conducting and facilitating research while providing industry-wide outreach & extension.
The Small Fruit Update
Showcasing regional crop reports, research, industry updates, pest management strategies, and upcoming industry events.
SWD IPM Resources
Information on Spotted Wing Drosophila and outlining the standard IPM management program for Pacific Northwest small fruit growers.
The NBF Forum
An open and collaborative forum platform addressing various issues encountered in the berry industry throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Pesticide Resigrations
Learn more about the various pesticide registrations in Oregon and Washington State generated by Oregon State University.
Field Services
Assessing your farm's SWD risk through hand monitoring of susceptible fruits multiple times each week, from ripening to harvest.
Plants & Propagators
Resources for plant varieties, berry propagators in blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries in Oregon and Washington.
Our Team
Since 2014, our team has filled gaps in offering services and research for growers of the Pacific Northwest berry growers, contributing to the development of a strong small fruit industry.
Julie Pond
Executive Director
Jason Myer
Field & Research Director
Katie Braun
Farm Liaison & Agricultural Science Specialist
Elisa Lockhart
Organization & Operations Manager
Abby C. Gearing
Creative Projects & Marketing Director
We love Community & Engagement
We collaborate with industry organizations like commodity commissions, berry councils, agriculture agencies, and extension centers.
