A Beautiful Blue Tradition

Photo by D. Lucas Landis
"In Harmony with Nature"
Photo by D. Lucas Landis
Blueberry ranch owner John Nelson, an early proponent of organic agriculture in the Midwest, began his farm's organic certification process in the late 1980s.
Photo by D. Lucas Landis
Pruning results in nutrients getting to the berries, right where they belong.
Photo by Jen Shenk Photography
Picking blueberries might just be the most fun kids – and grown-ups –have "working" all summer.
Photo by D. Lucas Landis
The ripe berries pop off like marbles, gently rolling into our palms.
Photo by Jen Shenk Photography
A bucket full of goodness
Photo by Jen Shenk Photography
Buckets of blueberries mean pies, preserves and more – see our blueberry recipes in the Recipe section.