Georgia Farmers Urge Shoppers to Buy Local as Blueberry Prices Climb

Monday, July 28th, 2025

Blueberry prices are rising this summer, and farmers say it’s a combination of global supply issues and local labor shortages.

Georgia is the third-largest blueberry producer in the U.S., typically growing over 138 million pounds each year. And while this year’s crop is strong, growers say the real challenge is finding workers to pick them.