Blueberry Council Looks At The Fruit’s Economic Impact

July is National Blueberry Month.  And the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is highlighting the big economic this little fruit has nationally.

A New Report from USHBC says blueberries deliver nearly $9.1 billion in annual economic impact nationwide, supporting over 61,000 U.S. jobs.  In addition, the blueberry industry generates $3.3 billion in annual labor income, as well as $277.9 million in indirect business taxes. 

Blueberries are a top 20 commodity in Oregon with over 13,500 acres being grown.  And with over 18-thousand acres across the state, blueberries are a top ten commodity in Washington.

Click Here to read the report in its entirety.

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