The Decline of Massachusetts’ Cranberry Industry: Challenges, Neglect, and a Nonprofit’s Fight to Save Small Growers

Massachusetts has long been known as the cranberry capital of the world. But, the once-thriving industry is now in crisis. Small family-owned cranberry farms are disappearing, production decreasing, and state lawmakers are failing to provide the support needed to keep these farmers in business. The Save Massachusetts Cranberry Bogs Foundation has stepped up to offer grower grants and assistance.