Harvesting cranberries at Fresh Meadows Farm in Carver

One of only a small handful of fruits native to North America, the cranberry has a rich history in our region, particularly along Massachusetts' south shore. In the video above, host Rachel Holt travels to Fresh Meadows Farm in Carver to meet with fifth generation cranberry farmer Dom Fernandes about his Cape Verdean roots, the current state of the industry, and the process behind harvesting the beloved fruit.