About
My family moved to Alvadore in September of 1953, and I have lived on the family farm for most of my life. My Dad began farming strawberries without the use of herbicides as early as 1954. In the years to come, I remember him adding tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, peas, corn, green peppers and cabbages as well. All of this was long before organic methods were thought (much) of. I am very familiar with LOTS of manual labor, in order to try and control the weeds. It has been my goal ever since I started the blueberry business to keep my field as weed free as humanly possible, all without the use of herbicides or other chemicals.
'"I come to Berg's every year, as I know the field will be clean."' - Amanda P.
"'I wouldn't even consider going anywhere else but here, for my blueberries. His are the BEST!"' - Phyllis G.
Here is a (kind of) important detail: I had special help planting the first row of blueberries (the one nearest the road). My own dad - at age 80 - helped me to plant that row, and it was one of his last "official" acts of being a farmer (he gardened after that). For this reason this row of the field will always have special significance for me.
Since this is an organic farm, I am governed by Oregon Tilth, who inspects each year. As such, I can only use what Oregon Tilth will allow. So yes, I am organic with a proud background - thanks to my parents.
The Farmer
I live with sun and rain
As I do my daily toil
I am a guardian of the land
I am a steward of the soil.
I know a closeness with the earth
As I till the living sod
For the benefit of man
In partnership with God.
-Willard Berg 1910 - 1998
Farm Hours and Info
We are primarily a U-Pick field, but we also offer pre-picked flats of berries on order. To place an order, please call the farm information line at (541) 688-1455 and leave your name, phone number, the number of flats you are ordering, and when you would like to pick up your order. Ken will return your call to confirm your order on the same day that it is placed. Please allow a couple days (at least) to allow your berries to be freshly picked. Thank you.
Hours of Operation: We will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are closed Sundays.
Directions to Farm:
1. We are located at 91075 Starlite Ln. Junction City, OR 97448
2. Going north from Eugene on Hwy 99, turn left onto Clear Lake Road.
3. Follow Clear Lake Road to Alvadore Road, turning right onto Alvadore Road.
4. Follow the roadside signs. I have a sign posted at every place you will need to make a turn.
As an alternative, you may also enter your address into the search box for the Google Map below to obtain a set of detailed directions from your home to the farm.
There are just a few rules/suggestions to keep in mind before planning a trip to the farm.
1. Please leave pets at home, as I have several dogs here. None of them are biters, but they do get excited when other animals show up, and may want to jump up onto your car. I hope that you understand.
2. Please remember to bring containers to take your berries home in.
3. Before visiting the farm please call the information line at (541) 688-1455 to check field conditions, berry availability, and to ensure that we are open. The answering machine gets updated each morning.
Thank you for your patronage and patience.
Down on the Farm
Your Host, Ken Berg
Ken Berg, the founder of Berg's Certified Organic Blueberries, has been an organic farmer since 1991.