New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association

(PESP Partner since May 1995)

The New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association (NEVBGA), the oldest vegetable growers association in America, is organized to further the vegetable and berry industry within New England. NEVBGA has about 500 members representing the six New England states. Crops are grown predominantly for fresh market use and include wholesale sales to roadside stands, restaurants, and supermarkets. Retail outlets include roadside stands and farmers' markets. There is also a thriving "pick-you-own" industry.

In addition to promoting these crops, this organization has been actively trying to improve their understanding of the pest problems they face and to develop pest management programs which minimize risk while insuring survivability of the grower. Key components of these efforts include ongoing IPM research and scouting programs, developing IPM standards and IPM certification programs, and grower education.

Member Contacts

A. Richard Bonanno, Ph.D.
New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Association
255 Merrimack St
Methuen, MA 01844-6433
978-682-9563
978-685-6691 (fax)
rbonanno@umext.umass.edu

John Howell, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer
New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Association
268 W Pelham Rd
Shutesbury, MA 01072-9704
413-259-1203
howell@umext.umass.edu

EPA Liaison to this Member

Andrea Szylvian
U.S. EPA Region 1
1 Congress St Ste 1100
Boston, MA 02114-2023
617-918-1198
617-918-2064
szylvian.andrea@epa.gov

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