Juneberries are still very much in season. These farmers want you to try them

NPR | By Kate Grumke

Published June 28, 2026 at 7:55 AM EDT

Juneberries are very much in season. Also called serviceberries, they are not widely available in the United States. Now there's a new push to get more growing on farms.

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