Family Behind Reenders Blueberry Farm

Kenneth and his wife, Shirley, began their blueberry journey in 1956. At 90 years young, Kenneth still walks the fields, keeping an eye on operations and making sure everything meets the high standards he set years ago. He’s our built-in quality control—and he keeps us in check!

Bruce started off working in the shops but quickly realized the farm life was more his speed. He loved being outdoors and working with his hands. Though he still loves the outdoors, since then he found a new passion for handling the farm’s payroll, accounting, and all things bookkeeping.

Steven – Kenneth’s youngest son and affectionately known as the “baby” of the third generation – always knew he’d join the family farm. He now oversees day-to-day operations and makes sure everything runs smoothly.

Luke, Bruce’s son, knew early on that a desk job wasn’t for him. He’s most at home in the fields, doing hands-on work like fertilizing, mowing, and harvesting. His wife, Onalee, is the brains behind the Reenders’ social media. If you’ve ever messaged with us, you were likely chatting with her! They have two children, Keegan and Aria.

Fun Fact: Luke is a 4th-generation firefighter, carrying on the tradition started by his great-grandfather Clarence, passed down through Kenneth, Lawrence, and Bruce.

Josh has been working on the farm since he graduated from high school in 2003. His love and passion for farming stemmed from his love of the outdoors and his grandpa (Lawerence). He now takes care of pesticide, fertilizer applications as well as farm/plant health. Maricela has done many different jobs around the farm and truly enjoys driving tractors, along with raising their kids: Evan, Isabella and Kellan.

Fun Fact: Josh and Maricela met while working on the farm.

After earning an HVAC degree and working in heating and cooling for two years, Nate decided to apply his mechanical know-how to the farm. He now manages the water systems, fruit processing, and packaging for our wholesale distribution (what we call the “frozen pack”). Megan has a keen eye for inventory and helps out Nate with testing the grade/quality of the processed fruit as needed. He and Megan have three kids: Lillian, Evelynn, and Camden.

Fun Fact: Two of Nate and Megan’s three children have albinism.

Ethan and Becca have been a dream team since graduating high school together. Ethan runs the handpicking crew and oversees the “fresh pack” side of the farm store. Becca manages the store itself and everything that comes with it – from displays to delightful conversations.

Fun Fact: Ethan and Becca are high school sweethearts!

Kenneth’s grandson, Eric, actually graduated from the police academy, but the pull of the family farm was too strong to resist. He’s been part of the Reenders legacy ever since. He’s also a proud dad to his son, Berrin.

Fun Fact: “Hunting is life.”