Certified Organic Blueberries from Pleasant Hill Farm

For over thirty years, John Van Voorhees and Joan Donaldson have grown certified organic blueberries at Pleasant Hill Farm located in Southwestern Michigan. John is a third generation farmer who cultivates bushes planted by his grandfather and uncles in the 1940's, and he also nurtures blueberry bushes that he planted in the family's peat bog. Because of the soil's high organic content, the years of organic husbandry and the various natural fertilizers that John provides the bushes, our blueberries are extra sweet and intensely flavorful. The Rubels cook into tasty muffins and jam, while the Jerseys are great for snacking and in smoothies.

Pleasant Hill was originally certified by Organic Growers of Michigan and currently maintains certification through Oregon Tilth. John represented Michigan at the first conference to discuss national organic standards in 1989. He has presented at organic events sponsored by Michigan State University and trained interns on the farm.

During the harvest season, fresh berries are available only through U-pick that begins in mid-July. Please call 269-561-2850 or email us for information about when we are open for picking. From October to May, either ten-pound boxes or thirty-pound boxes of frozen berries can be shipped two-day express or two day ground depending upon the customer's location. Please click here to order. We also sell wholesale, call for prices.

If you are coming to Fennville and would like to purchase wonderful homemade cheese, contact www.evergreenlanefarm.com and talk to Cathy Halinsky.

If you would like to read seasonal news from the farm or to hear Joan Donaldson's audio postcards created for our local NPR affiliate, WMUK, go to her author's website: www.joandonaldson.com.