Our Vision
To unite, inform, and empower a world-class Pacific Northwest berry sector.
Our Mission
To promote a viable, science-based, and environmentally responsible Pacific Northwest berry industry through applied research and extension
To unite, inform, and empower a world-class Pacific Northwest berry sector.
To promote a viable, science-based, and environmentally responsible Pacific Northwest berry industry through applied research and extension
Our Goals
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Deliver industry-wide extension.
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Support individual farmers to use science-based, environmentally sustainable, and Integrated Pest Management practices.
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Facilitate and conduct research.
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Support individual farmers and agencies for certification compliance/market access.
The NBF forum was developed to open discussion about topics faced in the berry industry, and to open a platform of communication to growers and researchers across the Pacific Northwest.
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With a strong emphasis on collaborating with a broad range of Pacific Northwest stakeholders, on-farm research has been one of the main focuses for NBF. Partnering with growers for applied research is an important part of any NBA initiative.
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To encourage connection between developed plant material, grower use and adoption, NBF has been involved in new berry selection trials at the farm level. This is an ongoing, multi-year process that involves the transfer of material from the breeder, to the nursery, and finally to the growers before evaluations can be made.
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Each farm is unique, and so are their needs. NBF recognizes that the resources we provide have to be just as diverse. We strive to connect growers with accessible content that can be applied to their unique farm situation, no matter what they grow or how many acres they manage.
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Connecting growers, researchers, and other industry members with the transfer of timely information is an important source of support which NBF is dedicated to. We distribute the most up to date regional reports submitted by growers across the PNW, coordinate regional industry meetings, and encourage engagement through our upcoming NBF forum
Our Team of Big Thinkers
Field & Research Director
Organization & Operations Manager
Creative Projects & Marketing Director
View some of our most recent research projects below collaborating with the USDA-ARS, Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission, and so much more.
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