Cranberry growers to discuss their crop Nov. 6
Oct 26, 2016
On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m., the Mattapoisett Historical Society will host Greenwood (Woody) and Sharon Hartley, long-time Rochester cranberry growers, at the museum, 5 Church St.
The Hartleys will present a program on the culture of cranberries, the state’s biggest food crop, from planting through harvest. They will share stories about the various phases of production as well as the unique equipment used for cranberry harvesting.
Admission is free for members. The cost is $5 for non-members.
The society’s programs are supported in part by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council.