Blueberry scorch virus: IPM guide
Blueberry scorch is an aphid-vectored virus that is spread through and between fields by winged aphids. Infected plants will generally become symptomatic the year after infection and…
Powdery mildew in strawberries: IPM guide
Powdery mildew is one of the major strawberry diseases that attacks all parts of the plant but is usually first seen on the older leaves. The common…
Powdery mildew in cucurbits: IPM guide
Powdery mildew is a widespread fungal disease in cucurbits. Infections can cause early defoliation and premature fruit ripening, affecting fruit set, size, quality and storability. The common…
Mummy berry: IPM guide
Mummy berry (Monoliniavaccinii-corymbosi) is a fungal disease in blueberries. This guide contains integrated pest management (IPM) information tailored for small-scale production, but the guidelines can be applied…
Downy mildew in onions: IPM guide
Downy mildew is a widespread fungus-like disease in onions and other Alliums. Infections rarely kill onion plants but will cause early leaf dieback and infect the neck…
Caterpillars in cole crops: IPM guide
This resource was developed as part of a 12-guide series for small-scale vegetable and berry farmers in the Fraser Valley and Lillooet-Pemberton areas. Growers in other regions…
Caterpillars in berry crops: IPM guide
This resource was developed as part of a 12-guide series for small-scale vegetable and berry farmers in the Fraser Valley and Lillooet-Pemberton areas. Growers in other regions…
Carrot rust fly: IPM guide
The carrot rust fly is an insect pest that feeds on carrots, parsnips and celery. This guide contains integrated pest management (IPM) information tailored for small-scale production,…
Guide to conducting on-farm research
This guide, and supporting case studies, walks producers through a step-by-step process for planning, preparing and conducting research trials on the farm. Some of these steps include:…
Water storage and management in the Cowichan Valley
This report describes activities that shared information about water storage and management with producers on Vancouver Island. Two events were hosted through the 2016 Islands Agriculture Show…