About the Issue
The U.S. blueberry industry supports family farms, provides jobs and reaps economic impact for communities. However, blueberry farming is threatened.
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Growers
Growers across the U.S., mostly small, family-run farms, have been the hardest hit by an influx in blueberry imports over several years, resulting in plummeting prices. Farmers are struggling to stay afloat as foreign imports infringe on U.S. harvesting windows.
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Consumers
Consumers deserve access to fresh, high-quality, and safe blueberries. Creating a level playing field in the domestic blueberry market will empower consumers to decide which product they want to choose; it weakens our country when we cannot produce our own food.
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Communities
Blueberries provide millions of dollars of direct and indirect economic benefits to communities. If American blueberry growers are forced out of business, our farm communities suffer.
American Blueberry Growers Alliance
American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA) is a national association representing blueberry growers and farmers in the United States. ABGA provides a unified voice for blueberry growers in states across the country, including California, Florida, Georgia and Michigan advocating on behalf of their interests and for the long-term viability of the domestic blueberry industry.
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