Strawberries and Caneberries

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The question of organic strawberry transplants is one that has turned through the industry for some time, and the picture has sharpened somewhat since our organic strawberry transplant meeting.

As most readers of this blog know, the loss of the pre-plant soil fumigant methyl bromide several years ago presents a serious challenge to business as usual in the California strawberry industry.

Lisa Bunin from Organic Advocacy and I have a meeting planned for this upcoming November 25 concerning the use of organic transplants in strawberry. Regulators will be on hand to clarify what the regulations regarding the use of these plants will look like for organic growers going forward.

Mark here - Mike presented this information at the "Mariscada meeting" held by Gerry Spinelli a couple of weeks ago. Excellent meeting by the way, but with very few people in attendance.