Wisconsin is on pace to produce the largest cranberry crop!

[AlumniClub]

Wisconsin is on pace to produce the largest cranberry crop in the nation's history.
The state is projected to produce three-point-seven-five million barrels of the tart berries. That would be about two-and-a-half percent more than last year ... when Wisconsin had a record-setting crop of three-point-six-six million barrels.

The U.S.D.A National Agricultural Statistics Service says Wisconsin will have led the nation in cranberry production for 12 straight years.

Massachusetts would be next with one-point-seven-five million barrels ... followed by New Jersey at fewer than half a million barrels.

There are more than 700 cranberry products on the market today.

The state's annual cranberry harvest takes place during the first few weeks of October in central, northern and western Wisconsin.

[MrKhay]

Gotta luv those cranberries. They have the potential for a large variety of enjoyable deserts, side dishes, appetizers...etc. etc.
I worked at a cannery in Eden,Wisconsin. After the corn was packed, the cranberry processing began.
Cranberries are simple and easy to process at home, as well. Jams, jellies, relishes, sauces...the possibilities are immense. A quick check in my recipe box shows 432 recipes that include cranberries.
They could be considered to be a healthy bomb.
Have a look at the health benifits, and other attributes of thew cranberry at the link:
http://www.cranberrycentral.com/benefits.html

[AJE]

Dairy State Farmers Claim #1 Cranberry Slot! 250 Wisconsin cranberry producers grow 60% of the nation's tiny red fruit

[CarolsCritterCare]

And dont forget about Warrens Cranberry Festival http://www.cranfest.com/

Sept 28 - 30 2007

Carol