Blueberries
The UC Small Farm Program has helped lead the way in introducing blueberry production to California farmers. Advisors continue with blueberry field research and outreach to interested growers. Most early blueberry acreage planted in California was on smaller farms, while larger parcels are also being planted with blueberries.
From Santa Clara to San Diego counties, each Small Farm Program advisor has some expertise with growing and selling California blueberries. Methods for staying competitive in the blueberry market vary by region.
Blueberry field day
- Presentations from 2009 Blueberry Field Day
- Information from the 2008 Week of Blueberries
- Video: Small Farm Program's work, specifically with blueberries
Production information
- Central Coast Production Information
From Mark Gaskell, UC Cooperative Extension Santa Barbara County - Acidifying blueberry soil
Presentation given by Ben Faber at Week of Blueberries, 2008 - Thrips Management in Blueberries
Presentation given by David Haviland at Week of Blueberries, 2008 - Blueberry research results, Kearney Agricultural Center
Co-authored by Manuel Jimenez and Richard Molinar, 2003 - San Joaquin Valley blueberries evaluated for quality attributes
California Agriculture, 2008 - Blueberry research launches exciting new California specialty crop
California Agriculture, 2005 - Extended Season Fresh Market Blueberry Production: Updated
By Mark Gaskell, 2000
Cost studies
More sample cost studies available from UC Davis
- Blueberries in San Joaquin Valley South, 2009
- Blueberries in South & Central Coast, 2007
- Organic Blueberries in South & Central Coast, 2007
Marketing information
- Fresh Produce Marketing Trends: Implications for Blueberries (7 MB)
Presentation given by Roberta Cook, UC Davis Extension specialist, at Blueberry Field Day 2008 - Changing blueberry market needs careful attention
Newsletter article by Shermain Hardesty, 2007 - Determining What to Grow: Looking at Markets (1.8 MB)
Presentation includes wholesale market data about blueberries. Presented by Mark Gaskell, 2007
Additional information
- Recommendations for Maintaining Postharvest Quality: Bushberries
Includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and cranberries. From the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center. - Blueberry links from the UC Fruit & Nut Research Information Center