Category: Michigan Apple Committee News
Aubrey Rasch crowned 2022 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Aubrey Rasch of Lowell, Mich. has been crowned the 2022 Michigan Apple Queen. Reaghan Dolphin of Gowen, Mich. is first runner-up.
Rasch is the daughter of Duane and Deborah Rasch, and is a student at Lowell High School. She is the daughter…
Application Deadline Extended for 2022 Michigan Apple Queen
Scholarship Awards Increased for 2022
LANSING, Mich. — Women with a strong and definite connection to the Michigan Apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2022 Michigan Apple Queen title. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2021. The new queen…
Michigan Apples Featured at October Events
Event participants receive apples at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Detroit Zoo
LANSING – Michigan Apples are a featured treat at events this fall, celebrating the fall flavor and tradition of apples from Michigan.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon…
October Proclaimed Michigan Apple Month
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month, recognizing the importance of the Michigan Apple industry.
Michigan is known for its diverse agriculture, which includes many specialty crops such as apples.…
Michigan Apple Committee Board Welcomes New Appointees, Elects Officers
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee Board of Directors welcomed new appointees and elected officers at their meeting today. Michael Dietrich of Conklin was elected Chair, and Kimberly Kropf of Lowell was elected vice chair at the meeting. …
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2021 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2021 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…
EverCrisp® Apples – Sweet, Crisp, and Long-Lasting
Variety developed in the Midwest and grown in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Apple lovers have a new variety to get excited about with the EverCrisp®, a cross between Honeycrisp and Fuji. This late-season apple stores well and is long-lasting, boasting…
Three New Sections for Michigan Apple Retail Dietitian Kit Available
Collaboration with Shari Steinbach, MS, RDN continues to provide valuable resources for retail partners
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee has released new sections for their Retail Dietitian Kit to continue to assist retailers …
Michigan Apple Committee Pilots New Pop Up Display Bins
Plans to expand program to additional retailers in fall 2021
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee is adding cardboard pop-up display bins to its in-store offerings on a pilot basis this fall. The bins will be featured beginning this month at…
October Proclaimed Michigan Apple Month
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month, recognizing the importance of the Michigan Apple industry.
Michigan is known for its diverse agriculture, which includes many specialty crops such as apples.…