Driscoll's Berry Farms

Traditionally, blackberries were only available in areas where they naturally grew. It wasn't until the last 30 years that blackberries became widely available in stores. Driscoll's Berry Farms are one of the primary sources of blackberries within North America.

History of Driscoll's Berry Farms

Driscoll's berry farms was started by two friends, Joseph "Ed" Reiter and R.O. Driscoll, in the Pajaro Valley, California in 1904. For the first 90 years, Driscoll's focused on growing their patented Sweet Briar Strawberries.

During the early 1990s, Driscoll's began expanding the types of berries they grew. The second berry they added was the blueberry, followed by raspberries and finally, blackberries. Today, Driscoll's grows blackberries throughout North America. Driscoll farms that grow blackberries are located in: Watsonville, CA Oxnard, CA Burlington, WA Sandy, OR Jocotepec, Mexico Los Reyes, Mexico Tapalpa, Mexico Zamora, Mexico

Driscoll's provides an important service to Americans because they provide berries year-around for the people who like them. Berries are significant source of nutrients, so by having a food available that people like to eat, Driscoll farms are helping to keep people healthier.