Cranberries and the Cranberry Industry at Seekonk Public Library

Seekonk, MA – Are you a foodie or a fan of local history? Join us at the Seekonk Library on Monday, January 22 at 6 PM for a talk on Massachusetts’ favorite little berry: the cranberry! Sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Library this program is free and open to all.
Massachusetts is known for a lot of things. One the more unique industries to literally grow right out of our own backyards is that of the Cranberry. Southeastern Massachusetts and places on the Cape had a unique blend of acidic soil and sandy topsoil that allowed these little red berries to thrive. It hasn't been until recently that growers have figured out how to expand beyond New England into other areas of North America and Chile that we now are able to get cranberry products year round.
Brian Wick joins us from the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association with a talk on Cranberries and the Cranberry industry. He will enlighten us on all there is to know about these little berries and how their industry developed and evolved in our great state. Where did they get their name? Why do they use water to pick them? And much, much more…
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Contact: library@seekonkpl.org