APC STRAWBERRY PRODUCERS' COMMITTEE

Establishment:

In 1995 the Strawberry Growers Association requested that the APC conduct a poll amongst Western Australian strawberry growers to gauge their interest in establishing a producers committee for the Western Australian strawberry growing industry.  The Commission conducted a successful poll of producers and subsequently established the APC Strawberry Producers’ Committee.

Committee Membership:

The Committee consists of five members, and represents all main strawberry growing areas in Western Australia.

In line with good Committee governance the Committee strives to achieve a balanced Board, with members possessing experience in a range of areas.

Committee members are elected for a three year period, and may apply for re-election once their period of tenure has expired.

On expiration of tenure the Commission calls for expressions of interest from growers who might be interested in applying for membership on the Committee.  Should you have an interest in applying, please contact the Commission Executive Officer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text51295 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it who will place your name on a register of interested persons.

Fee for Service Returns are remitted electronically in a Microsoft Excel Return Form  FSS Rates and Return Form.

Compliance:

Collection of WA strawberry industry fee for service is regulated by the Agricultural Produce (Horticultural Industry) Regulations 2001 Agricultural Produce (Horticultural Industry) Regulations 2001

Committee Activity:

The APC Strawberry Producers’ Committee funds a number of research projects and industry initiatives. The Committee’s vision on behalf of the industry is to further advance the industry through increased domestic fruit sales by improving the flavour and quality of WA grown strawberries and encouraging appropriate marketing tailored to varieties.

Each year the Committee calls for Expressions of Interest in relation to suggestions on how the Committee should direct its activities (within the confines of the APC Service Functions) for the coming financial year.

Should you have any suggestions or feedback please contact the Committee Chairperson, Gerry Verheyen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (email)

Current Committee activity can be found in the APC Annual Report 2009 to 2010