eLearning

The eLearning: Pilot project for blueberry growers in BC was officially launched at the Horticulture Growers’ Short Course - January 24-26, 2013. This two-year pilot project was funded through IAF and the BC Blueberry Council. This information still remains relevant for the blueberry industry today. Please take a look below at these educational resources.

The goals of this project were to develop Multilanguage tools in different formats such as videos, printed material and multimedia. As a result of this pilot program, growers and industry stakeholders become better informed, environmentally- aware, innovative and market-responsive to their industry.

Non-interactive resources such as printable documents (PDF files) are linked below to provide supplemental information to reinforce the content of the training videos.

Project mandate:

To educate and disseminate targeted agricultural information to blueberry growers using digital media, video and other mass media tools.
To exchange knowledge, experiences and beneficial practices between growers to establish strong agriculture practices.
To level differences in opportunities for exposure to information between large and small growers.
To improve/promote the linkage of research extension and growers’ needs.
To promote the potential for linkages with existing initiatives, promoting partnerships between government, universities and private sectors.

Video 1: The Basics of Planting

What should you know before farming blueberries? Includes buying land, site selection, soil preparation, plant sourcing, plant practices, field layout, and management.

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English

Punjabi

Video 2: The Basics of Pruning

Learn the general pruning procedure- why, when, and how to prune berries both young and mature.

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English

Punjabi

Spanish

Video 3: The Basics of Harvesting Blueberries

Explore harvesting topics such as blueberry variety suitability, machine calibration, field design, and safety issues.

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English

Punjabi

Video 4: The Blueberry Health Message

Learn more about the benefits of blueberries, a health food packed with antioxidants.

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English

Punjabi

Video 5: The Basics of Spraying

Navigate various spraying topics including calibration, pesticide practice and preparation, pressure gauges, spraying nozzles, assessing drift, and the difference between boom and air blast sprayers.

English