Latest California Strawberry Commission Stories
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused on educating future leaders in the area of sustainability, growth and the success of the California strawberry industry, Cal Poly and the California Strawberry Commission announced today they have signed an agreement to create the first of its kind Strawberry Sustainability Research and Education Center. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Though it's tempting to include every indulgent dish on holiday tables, the most successful menus are a balance of both healthful and decadent favorites. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/holiday-menus-balance-naughty-and-nice-179041341.html Finding the right combination of delicious and healthy recipes doesn't require an endless search for exotic...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers live by the words, "You reap what you sow." If you are a California strawberry farmer, those words are never more true than during the holiday season, when growers take time to cultivate their strong ties to the community. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
Children of Farmworkers Receive 2012 Awards to Begin and Continue their College Education WATSONVILLE, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Strawberry Commission is pleased to announce that $188,300 has been awarded to 193 students through the California Strawberry Scholarship Program for the 2012-2013 school year. Now in its 19th year, the program has awarded more than $1.5 million to 1,384 children of California strawberry farm workers. (Logo:...
Innovative and Sustainable Farming Practices at Forefront of California Strawberry Growing WATSONVILLE, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- California strawberry peak season is officially here. According to the California Strawberry Commission, California strawberries are available year round with March through August marking the peak season. Eighty-eight percent of the strawberries in the United States are grown in California by more than 500 family farmers who employ...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Strawberry Commission announced a research partnership that will look for alternatives to fumigant pesticides. The $500,000, three-year project will explore ways to grow strawberries in peat or substances other than soil. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101101/DC92473LOGO) "This project shows our commitment to encourage and support development...
Competition Encourages Sweet, Seductive and Delicious Ways to Prepare Strawberries Grand Prize Winner Receives $1,000 Open to Anyone Who Enjoys Cooking WATSONVILLE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Not many things go together better than strawberries and Valentine's Day. To celebrate Valentine's Day, and to showcase one of the most seductive, healthy and versatile fruits - the California Strawberry Commission is accepting submissions for "The Most Romantic...
Blog Goes Beyond Strawberry Recipes to Share Everyday Healthy Dishes and Ideas by Moms, Farmers, Food Bloggers, Chefs and Dietitians WATSONVILLE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To provide healthy eating ideas for busy families, the California Strawberry Commission today announced a new blog on its website called "In the Kitchen" featuring weekly recipes, healthy tips and topics by moms, food bloggers, chefs and health professionals. Readers are invited to get free...
All Cooks, Food Bloggers, Chefs, Foodies and Strawberry Lovers Invited to Enter Recipe Contest to Win up to $500! WATSONVILLE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Summer may be winding down, but California strawberry farmers are still busy planting and harvesting strawberries all year round. To celebrate their continued availability, the California Strawberry Commission today announced its "Fall for Strawberries" Recipe Contest kicking off the first day of fall with winners...
Strawberry Cooking, Baking and Noshing Adventures Made Easy with "Strawberry Recipes for Everyday" in Print and e-Book Formats Just in Time for Mother's Day Sales Benefit the California Strawberry Scholarship Program WATSONVILLE, Calif., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the new fascination on the timeless art of home cooking and nutrition, the California Strawberry Commission today announced the availability of a new cookbook full of chef-created, mouth-watering strawberry...
