From early on in the history of Boston, foreign trade, fishing and agriculture sustained the economy. As fishing grew a booming industry in the 1800s, many men lost their lives as it was a highly dangerous career. Whaling also came into existence in the 19th century, bringing home cargo of enormous value. In the 1960s, fishing began to slow as foreign competition in the traditional Atlantic fishing groups as well as the depletion from overfishing. By 1970, the industry made a comeback and today Massachusetts ranks as one of the top U.S. states in value of fishing landings.
Today the area of Massachusetts is covered in rocky soils that serve only to support truck gardening. The sandy bogs of southeaster Massachusetts and Cape Code produce two-fifth’s of the U.S. cranberry supply. According to Britannica, cranberries are one of the state’s top sources of farm income, after greenhouse and nursery products. Dairy also contributes.
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