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Archive Home > 2008 > November > 29 > Umpqua blueberry farm is growing

Umpqua blueberry farm is growing

Banking on berry’s health benefits, Norris Farms expands its operations

By Craig Reed / The Bulletin
November 29, 2008

UMPQUA — While the price for blueberries may have slipped in 2008 from a record high of about $1.50 a pound, the health benefits of the fruit are keeping farmer Paul Norris optimistic about his expansion plans.

During September and October, Norris Farms planted about 300,000 blueberry....

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