Annual Report - 4 - 



berries grown in the United States and this year it was a record 

 crop both on a state and national level. 



In order to stabilize the market, the Cranberry Marketing 

 Committee instituted a 125^ set aside program plus a Federal school 

 lunch program. 



All cranberries coming under these two Federal orders were 

 certified by our inspectors. 



This unforseen marketing program was not included in our bud- 

 get yet we had to provide three full time inspectors at processing 

 and packing plants in the Cape God area for over three months. 

 Although revenues in inspection fees collected (!'!'.8,?1 4.51 ) more 

 than compensated the state for services charged, the Division had 

 to curtail other regulatory functions at the end of the fiscal 

 year because of a lack of funds in the budget. 



Massachusetts produces one-third of all the apples grown in 

 New England, approximately 3 million bushels. 



By law all apples must be inspected for export and our in- 

 spection service has been instrumental in helping Massachusetts 

 farmers maintain this lucrative market. The inspection service 

 has assisted in developing new methods of transportation especially 

 in the export field. 



Palletization, bulk bins and now the latest containerization 

 have all been inaugurated here to improve arrival conditions for 

 the "tender" Mcintosh apple in foreign ports. 



Inspection was again provided on the shipments of export 

 apples, principally to the United Kingdom. Apples are also inspect- 

 ed for military purchase and for shipments to California which has 

 been increasing every year. 



