The North American Strawberry Growers
Association (NASGA) was organized in 1977 and incorporated
as a non-profit corporation by progressive strawberry growers
and leading small fruit researchers.
Their purpose was
to
support USDA and state/provincial research programs, develop
educational seminars and publications, promote development
of equipment, varieties and cultural methods to improve
efficiency
for the strawberry industry - including grower applied research,
and promote beneficial legislation.
Today NASGA represents more than 300 members in 40 states,
10 provinces of Canada and 15 countries. NASGA continues to
be a grower-based association strongly rooted in the original
philosophy that ongoing research will provide knowledge to
strengthen and improve strawberry production and marketing.
Publications include a research journal, proceedings, and
newsletter.
To accomplish this mission NASGA:
commits 25% of dues to research (NASGA
has granted over $350,000 in research dollars)
publishes the journal Advances for Strawberry
Research (which is purchased by libraries world-wide)
formed a foundation to generate increased
funds for research (NASGA has increased funding to more
than $50,000 per year)
sponsors an educational winter conference
and publishes a newsletter for members
supports issues critical to the well-being
of strawberry growers through an active legislative committee.