Massachusetts Cranberries

06/05/2026

Coming up next week, a great opportunity for homeschoolers to learn about bugs on a local cranberry farm. See details below.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Calling on all farm dog owners! The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Nestlé Purina PetCare, will recognize a grand prize winner—2027 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year—as well as a People’s Choice Pup winner. Nominations will be accepted through July 11, 2026.

The Farm Dog of the Year contest, now in its ninth year, celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers.

06/03/2026

We are so grateful for Farm Credit East, ACA's support of Northeast agriculture!

ENFIELD, Conn. — The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $127,500 in grant funding to 29...

06/03/2026

Specialty crop producers who have a Login.gov account can now access and submit their Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program application. Producers who do not have a Login.gov account or prefer to enroll at their local FSA office can request their prefilled application beginning June 8, 2026.

The ASCF enrollment period closes on Aug. 7, 2026. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/05-29-2026/usda-announces-enrollment-period-payment-rates-specialty-crop-farmers

06/03/2026

Under the Radar speaks with two local cranberry experts about the history of the cranberry industry in Massachusetts and its importance to New England as part of GBH News’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

05/13/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month so we're recognizing the power of our peer to peer support network and encouraging you to participate in a “Farmer to Farmer Check-In” this week!

The goal is to encourage connection and support within the farming community through simple but meaningful outreach efforts. We encourage everyone to do the following:

• Call or text a fellow farmer

• Host small group conversations

• Share experiences, encouragement, and support

• Promote self-care and wellness

A small check-in can make a big difference! Thank you all for your continued support in strengthening our community and reminding others that they are not alone.

Fore more information on the resources provided through our MassGrown Wellness Program, click on the following link: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massgrown-wellness

05/13/2026

Renovating cranberry bogs is an incredible amount of work. One of the many steps - installing new irrigation - is highlighted below with great drone footage from GreenCastle Media. A renovated bog will not only produce more cranberries per acre with the same (or even fewer) inputs, but it will allow the grower to farm more sustainably with improved drainage, uniform applications and significant water conservation.