Jeffrey Berta

Project Manager

Always Summer Herbs

199 Magill Road
Slippery Rock, PA 16057

(w) (724) 735-4700

About

Jeff and Teresa Berta started a greenhouse business, AlwaysSummerHerbs.com, LLC. We have a greenhouse operation and to produce specialty plants and herbs which we sell regionally at farm markets and nationally on the Internet. We also manage 5 bee yards, breed queen bees, and sell bees to local enthusiasts. Over half of our reportable (Schedule F) gross income is derived from the plants, herbs and honey. Our project management and business experience make us well suited for understanding both the scientific, technical and business aspects of this project. We have already completed 6 SARE grants in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017 (in prep.). The best selected breeding lines from these grants are still available. Jeff has extensive training and experience in horticulture and practical experience with apiaries. We have a commercial pesticide license, and training in Integrated Pest Management IPM. This was achieved primarily by management practices, environmental/life-cycle manipulation, naturally occurring biologicals/substances, predatory insects, and improved resistant genetics (cultivars).