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Southwick, Massachusetts 1077
150 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077
Stow, Massachusetts 1775
438 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775
Oakham, Massachusetts 1068
301 Sanders Rd, Oakham, MA 01068
Granby, Massachusetts 1033
309 E State St, Granby, MA 01033
Granby, Massachusetts 1033
134 South St, Granby, MA 01033
Harvard, Massachusetts 1451
327 Ayer Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
Douglas, Massachusetts 1516
36 Locust St, Douglas, MA 01516
Westford, Massachusetts 1886
31 Tadmuck Rd, Westford, MA 01886
Seekonk, Massachusetts 2771
90 George St, Seekonk, MA 02771
Franklin, Massachusetts 2038
557 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
Framingham, Massachusetts 1701
20 Nixon Rd, Framingham, MA 01701
Millbury, Massachusetts 1527
83 Carleton Rd, Millbury, MA 01527
Massachusetts farming began with Pilgrims who learned from Native Americans how to grow corn, beans, and squash. Apple orchards were planted in the 1600s and many are still growing today with trees that are hundreds of years old. Massachusetts became famous for cranberries, which grow in bogs that were created by glaciers thousands of years ago. The state also pioneered growing vegetables in greenhouses to extend the growing season.
Massachusetts has different farming areas from the coastal plains to the western mountains. Cape Cod has sandy soil and ocean breezes that are perfect for cranberries and other crops. The Connecticut River Valley has rich soil and is the warmest part of the state. Western Massachusetts has hills and mountains with cooler weather that's great for apples and maple syrup.
Massachusetts cranberries are ready to pick in September and October when the bogs are flooded and the berries float to the top. You can pick apples from September through November when Massachusetts orchards produce many different varieties. Strawberries ripen in June and July and are perfect for making jam or eating fresh. Blueberries are ready in July and August when they're sweet and juicy.
Fall is the most popular time to visit Massachusetts farms when apples and cranberries are ripe and the leaves are changing colors. Summer is great for berry picking when the weather is warm and comfortable. Many farms offer educational tours about cranberry growing and apple cider making. Massachusetts farms often have historic buildings and stories about early American farming.
July for blueberries, September-October for apples and cranberries
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