The Farming Show

The Farming Show


Whatcom Berries: Raspberry Harvest In Full Swing, Blueberries Start Soon

July 14, 2025

The lion’s share of America’s frozen red raspberries are picked in Whatcom County, and the 2025 harvest of the celebrated red fruit is in full swing.

Mark Van Mersbergen, Lynden-area berry farmer and Washington Red Raspberry Commission President, joins Dillon with a harvest update and a look ahead to the region’s next berry specialty: blueberries.