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1 FACT SHEET . The Cal Poly strawberry Center The california strawberry industry is a leader in research dedicated to reducing the impacts of farming on the was established in 2014 as a environment, limiting pesticide use, conserving resources, and partnership between Cal Poly developing more robust strawberry varieties. Our strawberry - centered research is closely aligned with industry needs, and and the california strawberry focuses on high priority topics such as management of soilborne commission . This one-of-a-kind diseases, integrated pest management of lygus bug and mites, host plant screening for disease and insect resistance, water center is rooted in the hands-on quality and nutrient management, and improved farming learning approach that defines techniques. Cal Poly. The center focuses The strawberry Center has access to 10 acres of prime farmland on campus for purposes of field research and demonstration, on applied research that including certified organic land, all within walking distance of incorporates both teaching and the main campus.
2 Learning experiences for Cal Poly Students receive on-the-job training in laboratory and field- based research methods and industry farming practices. Many undergraduate and graduate summer internships are available each year with a variety of students, faculty and california strawberry -centered companies such as Driscoll's, Naturipe, strawberry farmers. Smucker's, california strawberry commission , and Reiter Affiliated Companies. ASSOCIATED DEPARTMENTS: Horticulture & Crop Science, Biological Sciences, Agribusiness, BioResource &. Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Education & Communication, Natural Resources Management & Environmental Sciences, food Science & Nutrition, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering DEPARTMENT. HIGHLIGHTS. 20+ Research Projects 10 Acres Over 20 applied research projects are in progress at any Ten acres of prime farmland are available for use and given time. These focus on soilborne disease management, within walking distance of the main campus.
3 Students integrated management of lygus and mites, labor-saving learn commercial strawberry farming techniques and automation, crop protection product evaluation and research methods through part-time employment. improved farming techniques. Interdisciplinary Research On The Job The Center is engaged with many disciplines and Students learn industry farm practices, lab and field works across departments to bring the best solutions to research techniques by working part-time during the current industry issues. Examples include BioResource academic year. Opportunity for summer internships & Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture & Crop with strawberry -focused companies such as Driscoll's, Science, Biological Sciences, food Science & Nutrition, Reiter Affiliated Companies, Naturipe, and others are Agribusiness, Agricultural Education & Communication, plentiful. Soil Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and others. $2 Million Industry Engagement During its first three years, the Center has obtained $2 The strawberry Center is thoroughly engaged with the million in external funding to conduct applied research california strawberry industry.
4 Its Advisory Council meets and provide internship opportunities for students. biannually to discuss industry needs and Center activities. Students are exposed to many facets of the industry and have excellent opportunities for employment. CONNECT. 805-756-2279 Facebook: /CPStrawberryCenter Twitter: @CalPoly_CAFES Instagram: CalPoly_CAFES.
