Massachusetts Cranberry Bogs: Economic Decline Drives Wetland Restoration Over Farming

In southeastern Massachusetts, a familiar autumn ritual is fading: the tending of cranberry bogs that once symbolized American agricultural heritage. Instead, Jarrod Rhodes watches heavy machinery tear through decades-old vines at South Meadow, converting prime farmland back into wetlands. This $1.1 million restoration project signals a growing crisis for cranberry growers amid plummeting prices, rising costs, and unpredictable climate shifts.Has Washington Ignored the Brewing Crisis in America's Heartland?The decline of Massachusetts’ cranberry industry is more than a regional concern; it’s a cautionary tale about economic policies that fail hardworking Americans. Once the nation's top producer, Massachusetts has seen its cranberry...