About Us

NCSFR (The Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research) is a USDA - ARS research-led consortium funded by the USDA.
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It is a Pacific Northwest partnership of researchers and stakeholders in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The organization was established to increase the sustainability and economic productivity of berry, grape, and wine industries in the Pacific Northwest of the United States of America.

why we do what we do

Our History

The NCSFR was established in 1992, and its administrative headquarters are located in Corvallis, Oregon with major research programs at Oregon State University, Washington State University, University of Idaho and USDA-ARS.

Our Mission

The mission of the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research is to enhance the sustainability and profitability of the berry, grape and wine industries through research and dissemination of information.

We Specialize in Small Fruits & Grapes

NCSFR provides a forum for Northwest small fruits producers, processors and wineries to address regional problems, set research funding priorities, and direct limited federal dollars to leverage state-funded programs to find real solutions for pressing small fruit agricultural problems.

Our Partners

Stakeholder Partnership

The Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research partners with industry in the Pacific Northwest region to make the most efficient use of areas of expertise, research dollars, and direct stakeholder input to collaborate on research projects

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NBF Partnership

The Northwest Berry Foundation (NBF) has signed an agreement with the USDA’s Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research (NCSFR) to manage communications and outreach efforts for them. 

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NCSFR OPERATIONS​

Support & Structure

Oversees the general operations, strategic planning, and contracted activities of the Northwest Berry foundation. The chairs of this volunteer committee are elected annually at the NCSFR annual meeting. 

A group of stakeholders from the industry and researcher community that are involved in updating research priorities annually. Each commodity group has one chair from research and the other from industry.

The SFIC (Small Fruits Industry Consortium) Liaison Committee travels to DC annually to meet with PNW Congressional delegates from USDA-ARS (USDA-Agricultural Research Service) to discuss the Center’s research program and the future research funding needs of the small fruits industry.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
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