Category: Michigan Apple Committee News
Michigan Apple Committee Board Elects Officers
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee Board of Directors elected new officers at their March 28 meeting. Mark Youngquist of Kent City was elected Chair, Michael Dietrich of Conklin was elected Vice Chair, and Damon Glei of Hillsdale will serve…
Michigan Apples Meet Runners at the Finish Line
MAC Sponsors Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Third Year
CHICAGO – Marathon runners will receive Michigan Apples at the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the third year. The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is a sponsor of the marathon,…
Governor Snyder proclaims October Michigan Apple Month
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Rick Snyder has once again declared October Michigan Apple Month recognizing the importance of the Michigan Apple industry.
Michigan Apple growers dedicate their time to operate 825 family-run farms with over 11.3 million…
New Staff Member Joins Michigan Apple Committee
MAC welcomes Marty Head as southern regional manager
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee welcomed Marty Head as the new regional manager covering the southern region of the United States. Head replaces Cam Harrington, who will retire once …
Michigan Apple Retail Dietitian Kit a resource for retailers
LANSING, Mich. — This fall, many retail dietitians will have a new resource in their toolbox. With the release of the Michigan Apple Committee Retail Dietitian Kit, MAC has armed retail dietitians with a turnkey tool they can use to educate customers about…
Michigan Apple Committee uses grant funds to reach consumers
Specialty Crop Block Grant project focuses on online engagement
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee continues to use Specialty Crop Block Grant funding as a way to reach target consumers. For the Fall 2018 campaign, that includes select social…
Michigan Apple Committee Welcomes New Staff Member
John Woodall on board as regional manager
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee welcomed John Woodall today as regional manager covering the northern region of the United States. Woodall replaces Mike Bardon, who retired in June. Cam Harrington…
Michigan Apple Retail Dietitian Kit now available
Collaboration with Shari Steinbach, MS, RD provides useful tool for retailers
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee has released a new Retail Dietitian Kit aiming to assist retailers with educating their customers about the health benefits…
Michigan Apple Committee approves research funding for 2018
LANSING, Mich. – At their February board meeting, the Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2018 research projects. MAC funds research annually for the benefit of Michigan Apple growers.
“Our governor-appointed board of growers each…
MAC to sponsor Chicago Marathon
Marathon finishers to receive Michigan Apples
MAC Sponsors Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Second Year
CHICAGO – Michigan Apples will be distributed at the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the second year. The Michigan Apple…