At Jacob Searls Cranberry Co. in Cranmoor, Barrett learned about the cranberry-growing process, witnessing firsthand the issues facing Wisconsin?s agricultural sector.
“Cranberries in particular are a huge part of the state?s economy,” said Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukee. “It?s very important for me to make sure this industry stays strong.”
He also pointed to Searls? partnerships with Rutgers University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison to support industrywide research and development projects.