It is hard to know how long wild cranberries have been grown on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. But one family that has been cultivating the fruit for more than 127 years is capitalizing on their history with a farm market gift shop.

At universities across the country, plant breeders are working to develop new varieties that not only improve a grower’s productivity but also help ensure the continuation of the breeding program.

Weaver’s Orchard in Morgantown, Pa., saw the benefits of using Haygrove high tunnels to cover 240 sweet cherry trees – 6/10 of an acre – this past year.