TIRA Listserv

TIRA LISTSERVS

The eight TIRA listservs were created to improve communication globally and between the various segments of the Ribes industry. It is our hope that production, processing, marketing, research and other questions and issues can be discussed here. Also, meetings or other calendar events of interest to the group can be discussed or posted here.

Help get the word out that the lists are functioning and open to all who are interested. If you are not subscribed to one or several of these lists, we welcome you to join. Descriptions of the lists are given below. Following them is general subscription information applicable to all the lists.

CCE-Ribes-Growers-L
List Administrator: Neks@post.tele.dk (Niels Erik Simonsen)

This list targets commercial Ribes growers (gooseberry/currant). The purpose is to provide a forum for solving production challenges, improving production, and improving management of the farm business. This international list is open to all producers and support staff involved in production of the fruit. Discussion will be related to production and farm business or marketing issues.

CCE-Ribes-Homeowners-L
List Administrator: Ribes60@currants.com (E. F. Mashburn)

The target audience is small scale growers of Ribes who will have different challenges than the commercial grower. Discussion for those Ribes growers with hobby and small scale interests will be available. Growing, processing, and selling fresh fruit and processed products is the focus. This international list is open to all producers and support staff involved in production of the fruit. Discussion will be related to small scale production, business or marketing issues.

CCE-Ribes-Research-L
List Administrator: Hanne.Lindhard@agrsci.dk (Hanne Lindhardt)

The targeted audience for this list is Ribes researchers and extension workers. The purpose is to provide a forum so that workers involves with research and development of Ribes can discuss challenges, coordinate efforts to avoid unnecessary duplication, and address local and international issues. Cooperation on projects can be facilitated. Discussion can take place between those involved with research and development in the Ribes industry.

CCE-Ribes-Processors-L
List Administrator: Michael.J.DUNSIRE@sb.com (Michael Dunshire)

The targeted Audience for this list is primary and retail Ribes processors. The purpose is to provide communication between companies producing primary product including frozen and dried fruit, or puree and syrup. Also to include those representatives of companies making finished product for the retail market. Locating product, discussion about existing supply and demand prices, policy and regulations, and new product development, packaging, etc. are among topics for discussion.

CCE-Ribes-Marketing-L
List Administrator: Tuija.tanska@puutarhaliitto.fi (Tuija Tanska)

The target of the list is those folks involved in the marketing of fresh and processed berry products. The purpose is to develop local and international strategies for increasing demand for Ribes fruits and products by examining international regulations and policies, developing marketing strategies and materials, examining supply and demand issues, and looking for ways to improve distribution, dealing with issues and challenges related to marketing as they arise. Provide a discussion format to include all folks involved with marketing of Ribes crops.

CCE-Ribes-Nursery-L
List Administrator: Piers.tippett@farmline.com (Piers Tippett)

The targeted audience of this list is Ribes propagators, plant patent owners, and other related nurserymen. Issues and challenges of propagation, distribution of plants, patents, etc are to be discussed.

CCE-Ribes-Inputs-L
List Administrator: anni.honkanen@joonasint.fi (Anni Honkanen)

The targeted audience for this list is those folks who supply equipment, supplies, and consulting services for the Ribes industry. Needs of producers, regulations, cooperative projects, and industry issues and challenges are to be discussed. Grower and processor requests can be part of the discussion.

CCE-Ribes-Tira-L
List Administrator: sam44@cornell.edu (Steven McKay)

The target audience of this list is those folks who are serving in leadership positions of the TIRA organization. Administrative matters regarding regional, standing committee, and special committee can be discussed here. The purpose is to work toward development of the Ribes industry through cooperative projects and discussion.

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