Dear Colleagues,
The California Blueberry Commission (CBC) seeks research proposals from qualified companies and/or individuals to demonstrate their capabilities in conducting research that will ultimately benefit California blueberry growers and processors by increasing the efficiency of blueberry production and processing practices in California.
The 2022-2023 CBC Research Priorities are as follows:
- Mechanical Harvesting for fresh blueberries
- Packing house automation techniques
- Mechanical pruning
- Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila
- GPS Blueberry Acreage Mapping
- Irradiation of Blueberries
- Low-cost UAV Based System for Bird Control
- Frost detection/prevention technology
- Postharvest treatments/alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation
- Increase shelf life/quality preservation
- Alternate packaging options instead of single use plastic in response to CA state laws
- Any other topic related to cost reduction/increasing the effectiveness of California blueberry production.
To apply, please email proposals to eoliver@calblueberry.org no later than SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. PST. Please reference the attached CBC research proposal format.
For questions about the California Blueberry Commission or this Request for Proposals, please contact Elise Oliver, Director of Operations and Research at phone number, (559) 575-4884 or visit www.calblueberry.org.
Thank you.
Kathleen Nolan, Director, ANR Office of Contracts & Grants (OCG)