Massachusetts cranberry harvest sees 12% increase, reaching 2.2 million barrels despite climate challenges.

Massachusetts, the second-largest cranberry-producing state in the US, anticipates a 12% increase in cranberry harvest this year, reaching 2.2 million barrels. Despite facing challenges from climate change, including warmer temperatures and dry spells, farmers like Steve Ward are expecting a record crop. The industry, dating back to the 1800s, has also adapted by diversifying into solar energy.

November 27, 2024
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