Family of wild blueberry farmers work to carry on Maine tradition

APPLETON, Maine (WABI) – The sixth & seventh of August is Wild Blueberry Weekend within the state of Maine.

For the households that harvest these berries it’s greater than a job however slightly a lifestyle.

In case you get the prospect to take a hayride tour of Ridgeberry Farm chances are you’ll discover one thing particular about its staff.

“We now have a number of generations on the farm that we’re passing this on to and that’s what’s essential to me now,” stated Harvest Supervisor Tim Davis.

Engaged on the farm for this household begins at a younger age as they work to hold on a Maine custom.

“It’s a Maine custom. It’s a Maine heritage factor. That we’re a type of folks that we’re carrying it ahead,” Davis added.

The berries within the subject are wild and have been right here for an extremely very long time.

Harvesting occurs each two years in a small-time window. And it’s presently all hands-on deck.

This weekend hopes to have a good time and make clear the laborious work that goes into bringing the wild blueberry into our lives.

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