The videos on this page were developed by the University of Arkansas as part of a training program to help Extension and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) agents share information with strawberry growers about sustainable practices. The videos plus additional information about the training program are also available at the University of Arkansas Sustainable Practices for Strawberry Production Training Program website.
Crop Rotation for Plasticulture Strawberries
In this episode of our Sustainable Strawberry Production Series, we walk through how to develop a crop rotation plan for plasticulture strawberry production.
Summer Cover Crop Management for Plasticulture Strawberries
In this episode of our Sustainable Strawberry Production Series, we share the basics of summer cover crop management for plasticulture strawberry production. Learn about cover crop selection, planting, termination and more.
Calculating Nitrogen for Cover Crops and Compost
In this episode of our Sustainable Strawberry Production Series, we cover the benefits of incorporating cover crops and compost into your strawberry fertility management, and we walk through how to calculate nitrogen credits that strawberries can use.
Plant Tissue Nutrient Sampling Strawberries
In this episode of our Sustainable Strawberry Production Series, we show you how to collect plant tissue nutrient samples for strawberries and how to interpret your results.
Calculating Spring Fertigation Rates for Plasticulture Strawberries
In this episode of our Sustainable Strawberry Production Series, we show you how to calculate fertigation application rates for plasticulture strawberry production.
How To Build a Cheap and Effective Strawberry Sprayer
In this video, we’re going to show you how to build a cheap and effective strawberry sprayer. A sprayer like this can offer increased spray coverage and fruit protection, all while being constructed relatively cheaply. Using farm equipment you might already have, these small improvements will improve your spray programs for strawberries.
Arkansas Strawberry Horticulture Discovery Farm
Join us in a virtural tour of Arkansas's second horticulture discovery farm, this time testing sustainable strawberry production practices with Randy Arnold of Arnold Family Farm.
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This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.