A.D. Makepeace: Inspired by Nature

The A.D. Makepeace Company, based in Wareham, is the world’s largest cranberry grower, the largest private property owner in eastern Massachusetts, and a recognized leader in environmentally responsible real estate development and land stewardship.

Cranberries are our heritage and our livelihood. Our 150-year history in the cranberry industry affects the way we do business, and it affects the communities we build.

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A.D. Makepeace News

River Run Special Permit Approved: With a commitment from A.D. Makepeace to set aside 10 to 20 acres of land for municipal use, the Planning Board approved the master concept plan special permit for the cranberry giant’s proposed River Run mixed-use village project Monday night.
Makepeace Honored for Sustainable Forest Management: In 1952 when Dwight Eisenhower first ran for president, cranberry grower A.D. Makepeace Company had the 10,000 acres of woodlands surrounding its cranberry bogs first certified as a Tree Farm. Today, more than 50 years and nine presidents later, Makepeace is still continuing the tradition of sustainable forest management on 4,000 acres of pine woodlands in Plymouth County.
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce 2008 Annual Event and Business of the Year Award: The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2008 Annual Event…
Makepeace to sponsor Project Arts Summer Concert Series in Plymouth: Project Arts of Plymouth, Inc. is pleased to announce that the title sponsor for the 2008 Wednesday night FREE summer concert series is A. D. Makepeace Company.
CCCGA names George Rogers President: The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association has tapped George D. Rogers of Sandwich to be its 47th President as the organization enters its 120th year in service to the cranberry growers in the region. Mr. Rogers is Senior Vice President of Agricultural Operations for the ADM Cranberry Company LLC, a subsidiary of the A.D. Makepeace Company.
A.D. Makepeace: Teamwork at Tihonet Pond: South Coast Magazine
Cranberry Grower Hopes Plan For Plymouth Can Bear Fruit: Banker and Tradesman
Residents like A.D. Makepeace’s proposed development off Wareham Road: Patriot-Ledger

Upcoming Events

Tihonet Pond Fishing Derby: June 1st, 2008 4 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cranberry Harvest Celebration: October 11th and 12th, 2008