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So far, $13 million has been invested in research to explore alternatives to methyl bromide. The commission says that strawberry farmers continue to invest in researching fumigant alternatives. "We also work with researchers. We have a robust grant program, and we work with those researchers in order to assist them in their field trials," Olmsted e... xplained. Some of their researchers are in house, and others are from the USDA and university researchers. "We develop training programs for our growers because we work for the growers. We can contact them as often as we need to, and we are able to see how things and research priorities might change in the industry," Olmsted said. "There are a number of facilities and a board that helps direct research priorities and any necessary changes." For more information on strawberry research being done by the California Strawberry Commission visit calstrawberry.com.Read More