A.D. Makepeace Company

Wareham,
MA
(2010)

A.D. Makepeace Company

Timber and Agriculture

Investment

NMTC Amount: $3,000,000
Total Project Cost: $13,900,000

IMPACT

157 FTE jobs
100 construction jobs
66,000 sq. ft. of real estate

CDEs

Rockland Trust

Investor

Wells Fargo

Project Description

The A.D. Makepeace Company, based in Wareham, is the world’s largest cranberry grower, the largest private property owner in eastern Massachusetts, and a recognized leader in environmentally responsible real estate development and stewardship. Cranberries are our heritage and our livelihood. Our 160-year history in the cranberry industry affects the way we do business, and it strengthens the communities we build. Makepeace Farms is a country market on the farm offering fresh baked goods, made to order sandwiches, fresh salads, cranberry products, and a variety of local products.

MAP

Address: 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA 2571

Census Tract: 25023545200

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