Cranberry Month Proclaimed at ADM Bog

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Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll have officially declared October as Massachusetts Cranberry Month to celebrate the state’s cranberry industry.

The announcement was made by Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Commissioner Ashley Randle during a visit to A.D. Makepeace Company’s Cranebrook Cranberry Bog, attended by state officials, cranberry growers, and other stakeholders.

A press release from the governor’s office highlights the economic, environmental, and cultural importance of cranberries in Massachusetts, noting:

    • Over 11,500 acres of commercial cranberry bogs.
    • More than 6,400 jobs and $1.7 billion in economic activity.
    • Over 60,000 acres of open space maintained by growers.

“We recognize the cranberry as an important and historic crop to Massachusetts,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our official state berry has cemented itself at the dinner table as a mandatory staple during Thanksgiving, and the cranberry growing industry has long been recognized as innovators in agriculture, overcoming challenges and utilizing unique practices to ensure a thriving sector in Massachusetts.”

View the release here.