Blueberries are a great kid-friendly food: colorful, sweet, portable and healthy. They're higher in antioxidants than other fruits, and have lots of vitamin C and fiber. Vermonters began growing highbush, or domesticated, blueberries after Vermonter George Darrow took over the USDA's blueberry-breeding program in 1937. Today you can enjoy the fruits of those labors at pick-your-own farms around the state. The season typically starts at the end of July, but differs based on geography and weather, so call ahead before you go.
Addison County
Norris Berry Farm
686 Davis Road, Monkton, 453-3793
Bennington County
The Apple Barn Country Bake Shop
Route 7 South, Bennington, 447-7780, theapplebarn.com
Wildwood Farm
Mad Tom Road, East Dorset, 362-4519, wildwoodfarm.org
Chittenden County
Adam's Berry Farm
326 Intervale Road, Burlington, 578-9093
Boutin Family Farm
2495 South Road, Williston, 734-8406
Charlotte Berry Farm
Route 7, Charlotte, 425-3652
Covered Bridge Berry Patch
128 River Road, Underhill, 899-2818
Isham Family Farm
3515 Oak Hill Road, Williston, 872-1525, ishamfamilyfarm.com
Owl's Head Blueberry Farm
263 Blueberry Farm Road, Richmond, 434-3387, owlsheadfarm.com
Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetables
182 River Road, Essex, 879-3760
135 Poor Farm Road, Colchester, 879-0102
paulmazzas.com
Pelkey's Blueberries
3968 Greenbush Road, Charlotte, 425-3281
Sam Mazza's Farm Market
277 Lavigne Road, Colchester, 655-3440, sammazzafarms.com
Franklin/Grand Isle Counties
Island Blueberries
63 Adams School Road, Grand Isle, 372-5656
Vaillancourt Orchard
651 Kendall Road, Enosburgh, 933-5120
Orange County
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center
225 Pavilion Road, East Thetford, 785-4737, cedarcirclefarm.org
Orleans County
Brown's Beautiful Blueberries
493 Coburn Hill Road, Craftsubry, 586-2202
Rutland County
Two Dog Farm at Smokey House Center
426 Danby Mountain Road, Danby, 293-5121,
twodogfarmvt.com
Windham County
Whetstone Ledges Farm
MacArthur Road, Marlboro,
257-7328, whetstoneledgesfarm.blogspot.com
Windsor County
Wellwood Orchard
529 Wellwood Orchard Road, Springfield, 263-5200
