Some Massachusetts cranberry farmers are restoring their bogs into wetlands

A state program pays cranberry farmers to turn unproductive bogs back into wetlands.

• Sep 24, 2025

Appleton Farms in Ipswich is more than just a produce and livestock farm

Established in 1638, Appleton Farms​ in Ipswich offers a rare glimpse into our region's agricultural past.

• Jun 8, 2025

Rising bird flu cases force changes on Massachusetts farms

Farmers are looking to take the necessary precautions to protect the health of their flocks.

• Jan 29, 2025

American farms may put AI-powered drones and robots to work

Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.

• Mar 19, 2024

See the "behemoth blueberry" named the world's heaviest

Guinness World Records declared the record for the "behemoth blueberry" that's as big as a ping pong ball.

• Mar 15, 2024

Fluctuating weather has Massachusetts farms concerned about losing crops

As the temperature continues to fluctuate, farmers in Massachusetts said they're nervous about what's next.

• Feb 29, 2024

Rainy summer leaves farmers plagued with flooded fields and damaged crops

From potatoes to corn, some Massachusetts farmers are dealing with the effects of a rainy summer that has impacted their prime growing and harvesting season.

• Aug 17, 2023

Floods devastate 'heartbroken' farmers after labor, crops swept away

In Massachusetts, at least 75 farms have been hurt by flooding and that number is expected to climb as more damage is assessed.

• Jul 21, 2023

Farmers face challenge keeping apple, pumpkin crops alive

Belkin Family Lookout Farm has prioritized apples over pumpkins due to the drought. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.

• Sep 12, 2022