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What is TIRA? |
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WHAT IS TIRA? TIRA was established to function as the international professional organization of Ribes growers. (The genus Ribes includes red, black and white currants, gooseberries and jostaberries.) Organizational goals include:
As the health benefits and possibilities for many different types of Ribes products become known throughout the world, demand will continue to increase. The organization can provide a useful role in helping members of the industry plan and solve problems. Problem solving can be done at the national or regional level for those issues facing a specific geographical area. Global issues can be addressed at the international level of the organization, and issues facing a particular industry sector can be tackled by the appropriate industry sector committee. |
