Photo provided/Oregon Blueberry Commission
Meet IMA Blueberry, Oregon’s blueberry ambassador. You can catch her at local farmers’ markets bopping around, and was seen recently in Eugene at the Lane County Farmers’ Market. In a state that takes blueberries so seriously, it’s no wonder it had to call in a mascot. Oregon produced more than 134 million pounds of blueberries last year, the most in the nation. That number is expected to increase this year.
Roundup of local blueberry farms
Creswell Blueberries: 34030 Orchard Ave., Creswell / 541-895-8907 Facebook: Creswell Blueberries
Saginaw Vineyard/ Delight Valley Farms: 80247 Delight Valley School Road, Cottage Grove / 541-942-1364 Saginawvineyard.com
Purcell’s Blueberries: 1537 Hayden Bridge Road, Springfield / 541-746-0040 Eden Valley Farm (no U-pick): 77698 Mosby Creek Road, Cottage Grove / 541-942-2216
Herrick Farms (no U-pick): 88088 Millican Road, Springfield / 541-741-1046
