Annie’s Crannies Keeps Dry-Harvest Cranberry Farming Alive

The historic farm dates back to before the American Revolution and continues producing one of New England’s signature crops.

CAPE COD, Mass. (RFD-TV) — Cranberries are one of New England’s most iconic crops, and one grower is carrying on a tradition that dates back generations.

Annie Walker, owner of Annie’s Crannies, grows cranberries on a farm with roots dating back to before the American Revolution.

While many commercial cranberry farms rely on wet harvesting, Walker’s operation continues to dry-harvest its berries, a method that has become increasingly rare.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD-TV and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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