U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council just scored big — $850,000 to help our blueberries find new homes around the world.

With significant funding on the way, U.S. blueberries are gearing up for a sweet journey into markets across Asia and beyond.

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

On Monday, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, in partnership with VentureFuel,  announced the launch of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator.  This new program is designed to discover and support emerging startups that are redefining the future of blueberries.   According to the Cou...

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is taking nominations now to fill state member and alternate positions for the 2026 to 2028 term.  Eight state member and alternate seats need to be filled for the term starting January 1, 2026.  To be eligible, nominees must have produced 2,000 pounds or more of highbush blueberries in the U.S between January 1...

The US Highbush Blueberry Council is now taking applications for the third class of its leadership program.

On Wednesday, the North American Blueberry Council announced it’s board of directors, which includes new president Pat Goin of Goin’s Blueberry Lane in Indiana.  Starting in 2023, the board has been expanded from six to 15 members.   The NABC boa...

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has signed on as the exclusive sponsor of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s Blueberry Leadership Program.  USHBC said this gives fellows an in-depth look into up-and-coming genetic innovations within the industry.  Fall Creek Farm &...