Strawberry Production Guide
For the Northeast, Midwest, and Eastern Canada

The Strawberry Production Guide was written by 16 experts representing eight universities. Dr. Marvin Pritts, Horticulturist from Cornell University, and David Handley, Extension Horticulturist from the University of Maine, were the technical editors.

Published by the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Services (now known as the Natural Resource, Agricultural, and Engineering Service) it was reviewed by growers, industry leaders, researchers, extension professionals, and others. It is intended as a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced strawberry growers in northeastern North America. The 14 chapters cover everything from the history and biology of the cultivated strawberry to planting and managing the conditions under which the berry is grown. Pests and weeds are addressed, as are the harvesting, packaging and marketing of the final product.

Supplementing the text are 37 figures, 47 tables, and 115 full-color photographs. Many of these photos will help in the identification of pests, diseases and disorders. The guide also features two appendixes: one to help growers diagnose common strawberry pests and problems, and the other as a guide to the ripening season for strawberries across the United States. To assist with terminology a glossary is included.

Finally, as an adjunct to the chapter on budgeting, each guide includes computer diskettes containing spreadsheets created in Microsoft Excel in both MAC and PC formats. They will allow the user to automatically calculate total costs and profits based on actual costs or projections.

This publication was awarded a blue ribbon by the American Society of Association Executives in their Educational Aids Competition.

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