The following websites provide current information regarding finance, production, world markets, labour, educational programs, applicable government regulations and information.
BC RIDC Association Memberships
In addition to our own efforts, the BCRIDC maintains annual membership in the following organizations, ensuring that issues affecting BC raspberry growers are represented at the provincial and national level:
Extension/Research/Regulatory
- Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
This website begins with a complete index to include most aspects of federal governmental information, regulations and Acts, including Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements, regulations on imports, etc. - Berry Diagnostic Tool
- BCMAL currently has a website that includes a Berry Product Source Guide which provides a list suppliers for a variety of raspberry products including plants, packaging, labels and other supplies. Find it here.
- ARDCORP
- Northwest Berry and Grape Information Network
- Ohio State University Extension Berry Fact sheets
- Organic Culture of Bramble Fruits – Horticulture Production Guide
- Berries Northwest
- Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre
- Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus
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Labour
- BC Agricultural Labour Pool
- BC Employment Standards Branch
- Workers’ Compensation Board of BC
- Farm & Ranch Safety & Health Association
Market Reports & Information
- USDA AMS Market News Reports
Fruit & Vegetable Program - USDA-ERS Fruit and Tree Nuts
Situation and Outlook
Related Links
- BC Honey Producers Association
- NorthWest Berry and Grape Information Network
- Ontario Berry Growers Association
- Les Fraise and Framboise du Quebec
- Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission
- Washington Red Raspberry Commission