Committees
If you are interested in joining a CCCGA committee, please contact us at 508-866-7878 or cccga@cranberries.org.
Budget & Finance Committee
Responsible for oversight of the budget planning process; including monitoring and possible mid-year revision recommendations. In addition, this committee is charged with ensuring the financial records accurately reflect the financial condition of CCCGA.
Environmental and Government Affairs Committee
Evaluates or crafts proposed regulations, legislation, or policies; offers suggested positions on environmental, regulatory and legislative topics; influences growers, regulators, legislators and the public on key environmental issues; and assists with establishing/maintaining government relationships.
Frost Advisory Committee
Provides oversight and input on the Frost Warning Service; offers ideas for enhancements and effectiveness. Learn even more here.
Technology Committee
Provides direction and input on technological related fields of study that can be used to help improve cranberry production and on-farm efficiency. These may include areas such as: robotics, drones, weather stations, computer systems, applications, AI, and more. A think-tank mentality is encouraged. Ideas generated from this committee are brought forward for further discussion to the Cranberry Research Foundation, CCCGA Board of Directors, UMass Cranberry Station, or others.
Other Ways to Participate
You can also get involved by participating in the Cranberry Research Foundation (CRF) or the Cranberry Educational Foundation (CEF). CRF is focused on identifying, evaluating and expanding horticultural research initiatives. CEF is focused on public education and awareness opportunities of the Massachusetts cranberry industry.
Cranberry Impact
Cranberries are native only to North America and southeastern Massachusetts is the birthplace of the commercial cranberry industry.
Cranberries are the No. 1 food crop in Massachusetts. The industry supports nearly 6,400 jobs and contributes an economic impact of $1.7 billion annually.
Cranberry growers farm more than 11,500 acres of cranberry bogs in southeastern Massachusetts. With 3-5 acres of support land for every acre of active bog, the cranberry industry protects 60,000 acres of open space.
Learn what's happening on cranberry farms this time of year:
Summer means cranberry blossom season. Migratory and native bees pollinate the flowers and tiny fruit pin heads begin to form. Then, berries start to size. Nutrients are applied to support the growing fruit. Growers irrigate as necessary and monitor for pests and rot. By late August the berries are starting to blush (turn red).