Rivas Bees

Plant Sciences Inc., located in Watsonville, CA, is a leading agricultural research company specializing in plant breeding and propagation, particularly for berry crops. With over 350 million plants produced annually and partnerships with 400 growers across 50 countries, the company is committed to developing high-quality cultivars that meet global consumer demands. Utilizing traditional crossing techniques and advanced technologies, Plant Sciences conducts extensive varietal field evaluations and quality assessments to enhance flavor, shelf life, and resistance to pests and diseases. The company holds more than 50 plant patents and is actively preparing for the commercial release of new blackberry and blueberry varieties, ensuring their products remain competitive in the marketplace. Generated from the website

California Strawberry Commission supports the California strawberry industry with programs in research, education, public relations, public policy and issues management. The commission represents an industry of more than 600 growers, shippers and processors, working on their behalf in the areas of production research and education, nutrition research and category development, public relations and government affairs. California Strawberry Commission and the California Strawberry Growers Scholarship Fund have awarded more than 20 scholarships to high school seniors. The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the California Strawberry Commission with the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award for efforts to reduce use and emissions of methyl bromide. California Strawberry Commission is located in Watsonville, Calif.