Luthers see blueberries take root in Oglethorpe

  • Rhonda Luther reaches for a branch of one of her oldest blueberry plants on the Luthers' blueberry farm in the Bairdstown community. In the fall, the leaves of many of the blueberry plants turn bright red. (Photo/Sarah White)
    Rhonda Luther reaches for a branch of one of her oldest blueberry plants on the Luthers' blueberry farm in the Bairdstown community. In the fall, the leaves of many of the blueberry plants turn bright red. (Photo/Sarah White)
  • Blueberry plants are waiting to be sold at the Athens Farmers Market on Rhonda and Chris Luther's blueberry farm on Nov. 17. (Photo/Sarah White)
    Blueberry plants are waiting to be sold at the Athens Farmers Market on Rhonda and Chris Luther's blueberry farm on Nov. 17. (Photo/Sarah White)
  • Rhonda's blueberries are sold in bottled and jarred blueberry products. Outside of blueberry season, the couple sells plants and blueberry products such as these concentrates and jams. (Photo/Sarah White)
    Rhonda's blueberries are sold in bottled and jarred blueberry products. Outside of blueberry season, the couple sells plants and blueberry products such as these concentrates and jams. (Photo/Sarah White)
  • Rhonda Luther poses for a portrait in the propagation area on Rhonda and Chris Luther's blueberry farm. The Luthers started blueberry farming in 2007 after moving to Oglethorpe County years prior. (Photo/Sarah White)
    Rhonda Luther poses for a portrait in the propagation area on Rhonda and Chris Luther's blueberry farm. The Luthers started blueberry farming in 2007 after moving to Oglethorpe County years prior. (Photo/Sarah White)
On Jan. 24, 2007, Chris Luther planted his first blueberry plant. Little did he know that would be the first day of his new career as that plant grew into a booming blueberry business called Rhonda’s…

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