<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[American Blueberry Growers Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Blueberry Growers Association]]></description><link>https://www.americanblueberrygrowers.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:18:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.americanblueberrygrowers.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Blueberry Industry Feels Crush of Coronavirus and Imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida’s blueberry industry faced an especially difficult 2020 season as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted markets just as growers were entering their peak production period. At the same time, increasing imports from Mexico added even more pressure to an already challenging market, contributing to historically low prices for Florida blueberries. For growers, the challenges extend beyond market prices. Labor is one of the largest expenses in blueberry production, while U.S. growers also face...]]></description><link>https://www.americanblueberrygrowers.com/post/the-impact-of-volunteerism-on-local-non-profits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f1187e608acf5489227df</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22f150_5c78e1120cb24ca89b3a33ac9ba7c1bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gwatkins03</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Imports are squeezing the big U.S. (and Northwest) blueberry business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Your Audience Before diving into specific fundraising strategies, it’s essential to understand your audience. Knowing who your supporters are, what motivates them, and how they prefer to engage with your organization can significantly enhance your fundraising efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.americanblueberrygrowers.com/post/fundraising-strategies-for-successful-non-profit-organizations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f1177a3ea184d66782e3b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22f150_eb37a3fead7d413aacb59bea08bc9bbd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gwatkins03</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Blueberry Growers Alliance Welcomes U.S. Trade Representative's Request for Safeguard Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Role of Non-Profits Non-profit organizations are dedicated to serving the public good rather than generating profit. They operate in various sectors, including education, health, environment, and social justice. The primary goal of these organizations is to address societal issues and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. Key Functions of Non-Profits Service Delivery  Non-profits often provide essential services that may not be available through...]]></description><link>https://www.americanblueberrygrowers.com/post/empowering-communities-through-non-profit-initiatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f1172e4b8c0e36f1ec875</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Release]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22f150_11e28d79f94d470caf059e59edaf14e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gwatkins03</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>