The A.D. Makepeace Company, based in Wareham, is North America’s largest cranberry grower, the largest private property owner in eastern Massachusetts, and a recognized leader in environmentally responsible real estate development and stewardship. Cranberries are our heritage and our livelihood. Our 169-year history in the cranberry industry affects the way we do business, and it strengthens the communities we build.
LIFE on the BOG
Renovating Cranberry Bogs
Many of the A.D. Makepeace Company cranberry bog areas are decades old and still produce, year after year. As you might imagine, the way a bog was constructed before heavy equipment and other modern conveniences, was quite different than today.
Cranberry bog renovation is a common practice in Massachusetts as well as other growing regions. The A.D. Makepeace Company has a strong tradition of renovating older cranberry bogs showing not only a commitment to the industry but also a commitment to improving bog efficiencies. When an older cranberry bog is renovated a more level, more water-efficient, and higher-yielding bog is typically created within the same footprint of the previous bog.
Above is an image of the recent planting of a newly renovated cranberry bog in Carver. It will take approximately three years from the time of this investment to see the first full harvest.
Southeastern Massachusetts
June, 2023
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Sales Office Opens at 35 Rosebrook
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeThe A.D. Makepeace Company and Jack Conway Real Estate celebrated the opening of the new sales office for the apartments at 35 Rosebrook, a new luxury apartment community conveniently located at the I-195/I-495 interchange.
Makepeace, Campanelli to Develop Apartments at Redbrook
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeTwo multi-generational family businesses with deep ties to southeastern Massachusetts will team up to build a new rental neighborhood containing 184 apartments in the heart of Redbrook.
More Awards for Redbrook
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkePlymouth’s Redbrook team was a big winner once again at the annual real estate industry awards for excellence in building and design, netting one gold awards and three silvers.