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News  Blog post: The Cranberry Harvest: A Massachusetts Tradition (and Legal Insights!)

11/19/2025
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Two hands cupped together holding a pile of cranberries.

Did you know? Massachusetts cranberries aren’t just found in bogs — they show up in the law too! From historic cases on water rights, to cottage kitchen rules that allow residents to legally make and sell cranberry jams and relishes at home — this little berry has a big legal footprint in our state.

Learn more by visiting our latest blog post.

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