Category: Michigan Apple Committee News
Michigan Apple Committee provides resources for eating healthier at home
MAC’s Official Dietitian encourages apple consumption as part of a healthy diet
LANSING, Mich. – The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an increase in home food preparation with more families sitting down for meals together. According to a recent study…
Michigan Apple Industry Donates Apples for School Children
Apples to be distributed by Food Bank for School Districts in Need
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s Apple industry will donate nearly 450,000 fresh apples and 726,000 sliced apple packages to feed school children who are currently out of school due to the…
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2020 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2020 research projects this month. Research is an important part of MAC’s mission.
“Members of the MAC Board of Directors select growers to serve on the research subcommittee,”…
Michigan Apples Meet Runners at the Finish Line
MAC Sponsors Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Fourth Year
CHICAGO – Marathon runners will receive Michigan Apples at the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the fourth year. The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is a sponsor of the …
Governor Whitmer proclaims October 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 Seeking the Next Apple Queen
Applications for the 2020 Michigan Apple Queen Now Available
LANSING, Mich. — Women with a strong and definite connection to the Michigan Apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2020 Michigan Apple Queen title. The application deadline is Oct.…
Consumers Prefer Locally Grown Produce
Research indicates that consumers are interested in purchasing locally grown produce
LANSING, Mich. – Consumers prefer locally grown produce, according to a recent study by Nielsen, which also supports data collected by the Michigan Apple Committee…
New MAC Board Appointees Attend Meeting
LANSING, Mich. – Kimberly A Kropf and Caleb J. Coulter attended their first Michigan Apple Committee meeting on June 4. Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed them to the Michigan Apple Committee Board of Directors on April 12.
“Kimberly and Caleb’s experiences…
Michigan School for the Deaf Awarded with Apples4Ed Grant
FLINT, Mich. — At a celebratory event today at the Michigan School for the Deaf, which included state Agriculture Director Gary McDowell, the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) awarded students with a $4,000 Apples4Ed grant. The Michigan school was …
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2019 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2019 research projects at their March board meeting. Research is an important part of MAC’s mission.
“Members of the MAC Board of Directors select growers to serve on the research…