FREELAND, MI

Russell Blueberry Farm & Nursery

Our Mission

Honoring our family, our community, and our land, through environmentally responsible practices that future generations can enjoy.

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Welcome!

Welcome to Russell Blueberry Farm & Nursery. We are a veteran-owned and operated family farm offering U-pick & pre-picked blueberries July through mid-August each season (weather dependent). We also sell a limited number of 2-year old blueberry plants (by appointment) each spring, and an assortment of rare and used books during the blueberry season.

See Our Story

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Our Products

Since 1988, our farm has produced high quality fresh blueberries, blueberry plants, and farm fresh products. We also have a small book barn with rare and used books. As we like to say, "Find some blueberries and then lose yourself in a book." Each season, we also work with local farmers and artisans to highlight specific products and to support our "locally-made" community.

What We Offer

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Contact Us

We also offer educational classes and group events for all ages who are seeking to learn more about our farm, our practices, and all the different ways to enjoy blueberries. If you are interested or you have any other questions, please fill out the form on our contact page, and a member of our team will be in touch with you soon. Thank you for your support!

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Find some blueberries,

then lose yourself in a book.

What We Offer

Testimonials

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Matt F.

The berries are top-notch. I've had others in the area, and they have the best berries hands down. Their service is just as good as the berries! Laura and her crew do an amazing job. I am welcomed every time and always feel welcome, and I don't just feel like a customer but treated as a friend. I always look forward to berry season. Thank you for running a great berry farm.

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Karmen H.

Amazing Big Beautiful Berries! Great service! I've been coming here for several years and will be back for many more years to come.

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Sarah T.

Best place to pick blueberries in Michigan! We have come here for many years. It's always such a fun experience for my whole family.

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Amanda M.

My parents were visiting from out of town and really wanted to go berry picking. The owners were so incredibly welcoming, the berries were so sweet, and we LOVED the bookstore! What a fun way to spend an afternoon! Thank you so much for some wonderful family memories.

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Lynn B.

Always a nice experience at Russell's. Peaceful, organized, and very kind owners.

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Kirsten W.

Always a nice experience at Russell's. Russell’s Blueberry Farm is the perfect place to pick delicious blueberries and make family memories at the same time. My family had a great afternoon picking blueberries, playing on tire swings, and devouring blueberry ice cream. We can’t wait to come back! Organized and very kind owners.

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Grace D.

Awesome, friendly people! Simple, awesome, easy instruction experience:) 10 out of 10 recommend

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Elizabeth N.

Wonderful place to take the kids blueberry picking! Blueberry muffins and blueberry ice cream....delicious! Enjoyed the swings and benches to sit outside on while enjoying our treats.

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Katie Y.

OMG! The best experience ever! We took our 2.5 year old with grandparents and had a blast. The blueberries were all ripe and so easy to pick for little hands and fair/great prices. We will definitely be repeat customers!

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Our Principles & Practices

We are dedicated to improving soil health as the foundation of our success, recognizing the demands blueberry production places on the land. By focusing on natural nutrient cycling and regenerative approaches, we work to replenish what is taken from the soil while strengthening long-term productivity. Our efforts support healthier soils, a more resilient crop, and a farming system that benefits both the environment and future generations.

While we are not a 100% certified organic farm, we use as many biological/natural (and pollinator-friendly) inputs as possible. But blueberry pests and diseases are a reality. To remain an economically viable small family farm, we must address these issues each spring and fall. During the picking season, however, no chemicals are applied to our blueberries. They are safe to eat right off the bush!

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