California Strawberry Commission
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The California Strawberry Commission is a government administration body based in Watsonville, California, that represents a collective of strawberry growers, shippers, and processors. Established through the evolution of the California Strawberry Advisory Board in 1956 and amended to its current form in 1993, the organization focuses on advancing strawberry farming through science-backed programs and education. Its work centers on workforce training, production research, and nutrition research, providing information aimed at supporting sustainable farming practices that benefit the health of people, farms, and communities. The commission serves a regional agricultural sector, working with more than four hundred industry participants to coordinate and promote efforts that enhance future farming outcomes. Its activities include developing training resources and disseminating field and home safety guidance for agricultural workers, aligning with its broader mission to improve industry standards and practices. The organization is situationally connected to industry developments and partnerships within the California agricultural landscape, with recent activity including collaborations to expand product applications in the marketplace.