Posts Tagged ‘Cranberry Farm’
Chatting cranberries: when they float, why they are diet go to, and more!
Amber is a fifth generation Wisconsin cranberry grower and mom raising the first of the sixth generation. She’s a farmer working alongside her entire family and now trying to navigate the work life balance with a new baby.
Read MoreGrowing cranberries and sustainability: Episode 66
Cranberries! One of the stars of autumn tables evokes beautiful images, wonderful scents, and a distinct taste. We discover how cranberries are grown and harvested sustainably in this episode, plus why we shouldn’t be afraid of the “sugar” in these nutritious berries. We also learn how a cranberry bog in Massachusetts looks different than a cranberry bog in Wisconsin.
Read MoreCranberry Farmer: A Working Mom in Massachusetts
Pooling resources is key for this family. Three generations working side-by-side to bring in harvest. Identical twin 16 year-old daughters. Long days of staring at little red berries, followed by short nights. Energy, patience, stamina and passion are needed to bring in this tangy holiday tradition. And it’s a life that Dawn Gate-Allen wouldn’t trade…
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