Cranberry Consciousness

The cranberry, a fruit native to North America and ubiquitous during this time of year given its association with traditional Thanksgiving holiday feasting, is Wisconsin’s leading fruit crop.

Today, growers in 18-19 Wisconsin counties can account for nearly 60% of the nation’s cranberry harvest.

Visit the following links to learn more about cranberry production, its contribution to the state’s economy and its versatility as a food product (recipes!).

Library Resources:

• Cranberry Research Guide (Agnic, Steenbock Library)

Cookery:

There are several cookbooks available from the Steenbock collection to feature cranberries. Run a MadCat, “Words Anywhere” search to view those titles.

Agricultural Statistics:

• 2008 Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics (see page 45)

• Cranberry Forecast (for 2009), NASS USDA

• Facts for Features (Thanksgiving), US Census Bureau
  

Wisconsin Cranberry Industry:

• Wisconsin’s Cranberry Harvest, 2009 brochure

• Wisconsin Cranberry Crop Management Library (UW Horticulture)

• Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association

• Cranberry Discovery Center
  

United States Cranberry Industry:

• Cranberry Institute

• Cranberry Marketing Committee