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 by appointment and through U-pick that begins in mid-July. Please call 269-561-2850 or click here. Natural Farms Food Coop in Madison, Wisconsin and Azure Standard, in Oregon, are two of the distributors sell Pleasant Hill berries. In the winter months, thirty-pound boxes of frozen berries can be shipped two-day express, please email for more information.