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Whatcom County berries dominate U. S. market

Saturday, July 25, 2026

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Whatcom County produces nearly 85% of the raspberries grown in the United States, a fact highlighted in a recent article about local berry farming. The article notes that berry harvesting in the county began in June with strawberries, with blueberries and raspberries peaking in July.

The article explains that Whatcom County's climate and soil conditions make it ideal for growing berries, which are rich in antioxidants. The report cites native black cap raspberries as the world's most nutrient-dense fruit, though the county primarily grows commercial varieties.

The article does not specify a timeline for new farming initiatives or changes to the county's berry production, but it emphasizes the ongoing significance of the industry to local agriculture.

📄 Source: Cascadia Daily News — https://www.cascadiadaily.com/

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Whatcom County produces nearly 85% of the raspberries grown in the United States“Raspberries top the list, with the majority of the nation’s raspberries — nearly 85% — grown in Whatcom County”
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A recent article highlighted the fact that Whatcom County produces nearly 85% of the raspberries grown in the United States“Raspberries top the list, with the majority of the nation’s raspberries — nearly 85% — grown in Whatcom County”
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Berry harvesting in Whatcom County began in June with strawberries“Local berry harvesting began in June with strawberries, but the main show — blueberries and raspberries — arrived in July.”
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Blueberries and raspberries peaking in July in Whatcom County“The majority of the nation's raspberries are grown in Whatcom County. ( Finn Wendt /Cascadia Daily News) Whatcom County’s sweetest produce is here: the berries. Local berry harvesting began in June with strawberries, but the main show — blueberries and raspberries — arrived in July.  Technically known as “small fruits,” berries are densely packed with superfood nutrition.”
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Whatcom County's climate and soil conditions make it ideal for growing berries“Whatcom County is a berry paradise. These fruits love the acidic soil and damp weather of the Pacific Northwest.”
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Berries in Whatcom County are rich in antioxidants“Dark red, blue and purple pigments known as anthocyanins give berries their characteristic colors along with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.”
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The report cites native black cap raspberries as the world's most nutrient-dense fruit“Native “black cap” raspberries beat them all as the world’s most nutrient-dense fruit.”
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Whatcom County primarily grows commercial varieties of raspberriesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.