The Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research (NWCSFR) involve crops of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries , cranberries, wine grapes, blueberries, gooseberries, and black currant. Proposed, is research on berry and grape processing, enology, small fruit horticulture, plant physiology, genetics, and integrated pest management for small fruit production systems. Most research done for the NWCSFR is in the Pacific Northwest and includes faculty at Oregon State University, Washington State University, the University of Idaho, and scientists at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
The Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research sends out an RFP in June. Proposals to this program are due in August and award letters are sent out in December. The 2003 RFP and Proposal Forms are available by clicking on the link below.
Title - Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research (NWCSFR)
This program is supported by a tri-state (OR, WA, & ID) research grant from USDA-CSREES, with additional funding provided by USDA-ARS.
PI - Charles Boyer, Associate Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences
OSU Representative - Charles Boyer, Associate Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences
| Year | Funding for Oregon | Funding for Tri-States | Total Funding |
| 2002 | $162,511 | $366,662 | |
| 2003 | $196, 658 | $366,638 |
