New strawberry varieties aim to help Watsonville growers

New strawberry varieties aim to help Watsonville growers

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Strawberry growers in Watsonville are getting their first taste of two new berry varieties developed to resist soil disease and improve crop quality. These new options aim to give farmers more choice in how they manage their fields. California Berry Cultivars is introducing two new varieties, Carpinteria, which offers high yields, and Artesia, which is designed specifically for organic growers. Both come with stro…

Cornett Farm Fresh to host 2nd annual Strawberry Festival

Cornett Farm Fresh’s family-friendly Strawberry Festival is returning for its second year this Saturday.

Community News: Upcoming events include MCC’s Strawberry Festival

MONROE, CT --- Monroe Congregational Church's 53rd annual Strawberry Festival is coming back to the green, at the corner of Route 111 and Church Street, on Father's Day Weekend, June 14-15. This family-friendly celebration features over 100 juried crafters offering handcrafted goods, and homemade strawberry shortcakes, pies, jams, dipped berries and smoothies prepared by church