Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently returned from a 12-day tour in Asia. During her trade mission, Brown visited Japan and South Korea, aiming to bolster trade ties. One of the major products exported from Oregon to South Korea is blueberries. As one of the top producers in the nation, Oregon can produce upwards of 170 million pounds of berries in a good year. The sale of the berries also provides a substantial chunk of change for the state's economy.
During her time in Korea, Brown also spoke with industry leaders about possibly adding Oregon blackberries and raspberries to their slate of imports.
Source: kgw.com