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title: Blueberries are Second Most Popular Berry in the U.S.
description: Followed by Strawberries, blueberries are the second most popular berry in the United States. It probably helps that the berry is native to North America.
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# Blueberries are Second Most Popular Berry in the U.S.
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Posted by [Karyn Moyer](https://blog.aghires.com/author/karyn-moyer)
Tags: [Ag Fun and Facts](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/ag-fun-and-facts)
Followed by Strawberries, blueberries are the second most popular berry in the United States. Production in North America has grown by more 500 million pounds over the last 20 years. It probably helps that the berry is native to North America, with 95% of the world’s commercial crop is grown in the States.
##### **Most Blueberries Come from These 8 States:**
1. Washington – The highest blueberry producing state, with just over 160 million pounds in 2019.
2. Georgia – Not long ago, Georgia only grew about 3,500 acres, but today the state is producing over 20,000 acres.
3. Michigan – Most of Michigan’s blueberry crops are located on the southwest side of the state, because of the high water tables and sandy soils. In 2019, Michigan produced nearly 85,00 pounds of these berries.
4. Oregon – The crops have grown significantly in Oregon over the last 15 years, ranking them the 4th in the production of this crop. However, in 2019, Oregon had a record year, producing over 150,000 pounds.
5. New Jersey – New Jersey might be small, but they grow a ton of blueberries. In 2019, over 46 million pounds of these delicious berries came from the state.
6. California – It took a great deal of work for California to be successful in their commercial blueberry farms. It paid off since they rank 6th on the list with over 71 million pounds in 2019.
7. North Carolina – The southeast side of the state is perfect for growing the blueberry, with its “salt and pepper” soil.
8. Florida – In the last 20 years, blueberry production boomed in Florida.
##### **History of the Blueberry**
Although blueberries have been around for thousands of years, commercial farming of the fruit is more of a recent practice. Explorers made note of the berries in the wild, calling them "star berries" due to the star shape on the top. There were once used as a natural food dye as well. According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, early American colonists boiled the blueberries with milk to make gray paint. Blueberry milk sounds like a delicious paint.
##### **Blueberries the Superfood**
The rise in popularity could be because blueberries are considered a superfood. They are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and fiber. Anthocyanin, a disease-fighting antioxidant that gives blueberries their color, is also found in the small berries.
Adding blueberries to your daily meal plan may help prevent heart disease, improve brain health, and help regulate blood sugar levels.
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Sources:
[U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council](https://blueberry.org/about-blueberries/where-blueberries-grow/)
[USDA](https://www.nass.usda.gov/)
Learn why America loves this tart, blue superfood!
### [Karyn Moyer](https://blog.aghires.com/author/karyn-moyer)
Karyn Moyer is the Senior Marketing Manager at AgHires, with over 13 years of marketing experience, over 9 of which she has spent in the agriculture marketing industry. Growing up in a small farming town, Karyn has a deep appreciation for the importance of agriculture and its role in our communities. Since joining AgHires in 2017, Karyn has used her wealth of experience and knowledge to help job seekers and clients achieve their goals. She has a passion for learning and discovering new ways to support the industry.
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