Category: Michigan Apple Committee News
Michigan Apple Committee Seeking the Next Michigan Apple Queen
Scholarships to be Awarded to Selected Apple Industry Representatives
LANSING, Mich. – Women with a strong and definite connection to the Michigan Apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen title. Interested candidates…
Just in Time for Harvest, Consumers Can Find Recipes, Information and More on Michigan Apple Committee’s Redesigned Website
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Apple Committee has launched a re-designed website for the 2023 crop year, the organization has announced. The consumer-facing website provides a wealth of information for apple lovers, including recipes, health information,…
Senator Stabenow Honored at Michigan Pomesters Event
Apple grower group acknowledges Senator’s career-long support of agriculture
LANSING, Mich. – Senator Debbie Stabenow is the 2023 Michigan Fruit Person of the Year, the Michigan Pomesters announced yesterday. The award was presented to the longtime…
Michigan Apple Committee Hosts Inaugural “Handpicked” Social Media Summit
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee hosted its inaugural Handpicked Social Media Summit Tuesday in Coopersville, Mich. The Summit brought together six young apple growers to learn the latest trends and best practices across social media …
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2023 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2023 industry research projects at their March board meeting. Research funding is a part of MAC’s mission to serve Michigan’s apple growers.
“Members of the MAC Board of Directors…
Michigan Apple Growers Vote to Approve Continuation Referendum
Continuation Includes Program Language Changes
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that Michigan apple producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Apple Advertising and …
Sylvia Freeland crowned 2023 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Sylvia Freeland of Kent City, Mich. has been crowned the 2023 Michigan Apple Queen. Freeland is the daughter of Kirk and Billie Freeland, and is a student at Kent City High School. She is the niece of apple growers.
“The Michigan Apple…
MAC Receives Two Specialty Crop Block Grants
Federal Funding to be Used for Marketing Michigan Apples
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the Michigan Apple Committee as a recipient of two grants from the 2022 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant…
MAC Leverages SCBG Funds for Online Consumer Engagement
Specialty Crop Block Grant Dollars Enhance Social Media Outreach
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee aims to continue focus on social media with online engagement programs that seek to increase awareness and consumption of Michigan Apples.…
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2022 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2022 research projects on March 3. Research is an important part of MAC’s mission.
“Members of the MAC Board of Directors select growers to serve on the research subcommittee,”…