The A.D. Makepeace Company, based in Wareham, Massachusetts, is a recognized leader in environmentally responsible real estate development and stewardship. Cranberries are our heritage and our livelihood. Our 170-year history in the cranberry industry affects the way we do business, and it strengthens the communities we build.
LIFE on the BOG
Summer on the Bogs
During the summer, we are busy making sure the berries that are forming get enough food and water. The summer months require weed management and most often will include hand pulling weeds. Fertilizers are generally applied, as needed, from June through August. Fertilizers are applied either through our irrigation systems or by aerial application. If rainfall is not sufficient, periodic irrigation is required through the sprinkler system.
As with all farming, pest management is a crucial component of growing a good crop. We practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques as an ecological approach to pest control. IPM includes a combination of biological, cultural, or chemical control methods. Throughout the spring and summer, IPM scouts use insect nets and sticky traps to monitor pest activity.
Southeastern Massachusetts
June, 2025
June, 2025
UMass Cranberry Station Gets a Helping Hand from ADM
/in Events, General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeWAREHAM – The A.D. Makepeace Company cranberry team this week provided aerial support to the UMass Cranberry Station by applying fertilizer on its research bogs via drone, a game-changing tool […]
ADM and Junior Associates Partner To Benefit Bluebirds
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeWAREHAM – The A.D. Makepeace Company (ADM) teamed up with the Junior Associates of the Wankinquoah Rod & Gun Club in Middleboro to enhance bird habitats around the company’s cranberry […]
ADM Plans Affordable Housing For Rosebrook
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeWAREHAM, MA – The A.D. Makepeace Company has proposed development of a 180-unit rental project at its Rosebrook Business Park property. The two four-story buildings have been designed to be […]