Governor declares October “Massachusetts Cranberry Month”

BARNSTABLE – Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed October as “Massachusetts Cranberry Month” to celebrate the state’s official berry and promote local cranberry growers.

State officials say cranberries generate over $1.7 billion in activity and support more than 6,400 jobs, many of which being on Cape Cod and the Islands.

“We recognize the cranberry as an important and historic crop to Massachusetts,” said Governor Maura Healey…

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