Dr. Bernadine Strik is a Professor of Horticulture at Oregon State University. Her research and teaching programs focus on physiology, pruning, nutrition, and organic and conventional production systems of berry crops. Bernadine is a world-renowned berry crop expert with over 200 scientific research papers and book chapters published. In addition to more than 34 years at Oregon State University she also serves as a consultant for international berry farms and companies. Dr. Strik is an OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Professor and Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science.