Why farmers flood their fields to harvest cranberries

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Quebec’s cranberry harvest offers a colourful look at an industry that supplies markets across Canada and around the world. At the Schneider family farm in Lavaltrie, workers flood the bogs to collect ripe berries before sending them for cleaning and processing. “Quebec actually does great quality cranberries because of the cold climate,” one grower said. Elizabeth Zogalis visited the farm to see how a family tradition spanning nearly 30 years helped bring the fruit from the vines to our tables this Thanksgiving. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews

Published 2026-10-11 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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