strawberries

The annual Small Fruit Conference starts November 30th in Lynden and runs for three days with a satellite broadcast to Prosser.   WSU’s Chris Benedict said these conferences are important because the small fruit industry has exploded in Washington, particularly in blueberries.   “...

It’s strawberry season and such a sweet fruit will surely be a popular pick amongst shoppers at farmers markets, grocery stores, or those lucky enough to find a U-Pick field.   Olivia Vernon of the USDA said it’s important to pick the right berry cause they don’t last long and that, “What you want to look for is a red, ripe, bright shiny berry. Strawberries do not ripen once t...