Following are quick links to valuable resources for commercial growers.
Blueberry-Specific Websites
North American Blueberry Council (NABC)
NABC is a non-profit association representing cultivated blueberry growers and marketers in the United States and Canada.
www.blueberry.org
United States Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC)
THE USHBC is dedicated to serving the blueberry industry and blueberry lovers in the United States and abroad.
http://www.ushbc.org/
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA)
This site offers good information on organic blueberry production. ATTRA is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service. It provides information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/blueberry.html
University and Research-Oriented Websites
Oregon State University - NW Berry & Grape Info Net
OSU’S NW Berry & Grape Info Net provides a comprehensive information and communications resource for the berry and grape industries of the Pacific Northwest.
http://www.berrygrape.org
Oregon State University’s Blueberry Publications and Multimedia Catalog
Here you'll find great resources on all aspects of growing blueberries.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/details.php?search=blueberries
North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC)
NWREC is part of OSU’s Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Service.
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/NWREC/
Rutgers Blueberry Bulletin
Weekly, seasonal update for blueberry growers in New Jersey.
http://www.rcre.rutgers.edu/pubs/blueberrybulletin/
Michigan State Small Fruit Page
Fruit extension effort to increase the productivity and profitability of Michigan fruit growers.
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/fruit/bluberry.htm
University of Florida
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/
Florida Foundation Seed Producers
Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation and direct support organization of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, an agricultural and natural resources research program of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
University of Georgia Research Foundation
The University of Georgia Research Foundation serves the University of Georgia and enhances its excellence as a research institution by serving as the legal recipient of contracts and grants from industry, public and private non-profits, and government agencies for the performance of research and education.
http://www.research.uga.edu/ugarf/
The International Union For The Protection Of New Varieties Of Plants (UPOV)
UPOV is an intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Marketing:
Produce Marketing Association
The Produce Marketing Association is a trade association that represents thousands of fresh produce companies.
Global Berry Congress
The Global Berry Congress is the leading organizer of international conferences for the fresh produce industry.
Growing:
USDA Hardiness Zone Maps
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones divide the U S and southern Canada into 11 areas based on a 10 degree Fahrenheit difference in the average annual minimum temperature.
http://www.growit.com/Zones/
NW Pesticide Link
Pesticide Guide for Oregon and Washington Berry Crops.
http://www.berriesnw.com
Other Helpful Resources:
California Organic Fertilizer Inc.
Dedicated to the development and growth of sustainable and organic farming techniques and fertilizer products.
www.organicag.com
Peerbolt Crop Management
Dedicated to the development and growth of sustainable and organic farming techniques and fertilizer products.
www.peerbolt.com