Small Fruits

The small fruits research and extension program focuses on sustainability aspects and the use of new technologies to increase the resilience of fruit production in North Carolina and the US. Our program focuses on

(1) strawberry and grape production and nursery systems research

(2) industry outreach and extension

(3) Coming soon: consumer education

We proudly started to serve the muscadine, bunch grapes and strawberry industry in North Carolina in 2017.

Our mission is to provide long-lasting and growth building services and visions to community, grower and industry.

We provide services in the areas of research, consultation, information and engagement. We work in national and international collaborations with industry, researchers, extension agents and specialists.

GRAPES EXTENSION PORTAL

Jun 13, 2020

COVID-19 Viticulture Update 6/13/2020

COVID-19 Viticulture Update 6/13/2020 New Today: As the restaurants and other businesses are opening in North Carolina, the “Count On […]

Jun 6, 2020

COVID-19 Viticulture Update 06/05/2020

COVID-19 Viticulture Update 06/05/2020 New Today: Government Resources: USDA has announced crops that will be eligible for assistance through the […]

May 22, 2020

COVID-19 Viticulture Update 5/22/2020

COVID-19 Viticulture Update 5/22/2020 Wineries can Re-open in North Carolina: Based on new guidance (EO141 Guidance on Bars) issued today […]

STRAWBERRY EXTENSION PORTAL

Jun 6, 2020

COVID-19 Farmers Update 06/05/2020

COVID-19 Farmers Update 06/05/2020 New today: Government Resources: USDA has announced crops that will be eligible for assistance through the […]

Jun 2, 2020

First Peak: How Did COVID-19 Impact NC Agriculture in April 2020?

How did COVID-19 impact NC Agriculture in April 2020? We have surveyed 157 farms and agritourism businesses and the results […]

May 22, 2020

COVID-19 Farmers Update 5/21/2020

COVID-19 Farmers Update 5/21/2020 News today: Phase 2 Reopening in NC: Section 6C of the Executive Order 141 moving NC […]

SERVICES AND EXTENSION PORTALS

NCSU Grape Portal

Muscadine and Bunch Grape Portal Updated Information

NCSU Strawberry Portal

Updates and Recommendations for Strawberry Growers

Blackberry & Raspberry Portal

This website is a one-stop shop for agricultural resources pertaining to the production, management and marketing of blackberries and raspberries, often referred to collectively as “caneberries,” “brambles,” “brambleberries” or “bramble fruits.”

Blueberries Portal

The Blueberry Growers Information Portal brings together on one website all the resources pertaining to production, management and marketing of blueberries that a grower will need to be successful.