July 11th

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July is Blueberry Month

Did you know we have a recognized month for those sweet, plump fruits?

Blueberry History in the United States

July was proclaimed National Blueberry Month by the United States Department of Agriculture on May 8th, 1999. Blueberries are grown in 35 states in the US, and the United States produces over 90% of all of the blueberries in the world.

If you’d like to delve into the history and fun facts about blueberries, go here.  There are also some nice learning links here.

 

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