Category: Michigan Apple Growers
Engelsma’s Apple Barn of Walker, Mich. Wins 27th Annual Cider Contest
Cider Maker’s Eighth First Place Win in History of Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Engelsma’s Apple Barn of Walker, Mich., won first place at the 27th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest, marking their eighth first place win in the contest. The competition…
Governor Whitmer Proclaims October Michigan Apple Month
Recognizing the Economic and Societal Impact of the Industry
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month. This month, celebrate and acknowledge the Michigan Apple industry and its growers.
Enjoying…
Online Influencers Experience Many Facets of Michigan’s Apple Industry through MAC Tour
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.- Building on last year’s successful influencer program, Michigan Apples hosted five online influencers for a brand tour earlier this week. The tour gave influencers a first-hand look at several different businesses within Michigan’s…
Students Take Virtual Field Trip to Michigan Orchard
Over 20,000 students participate in online field trip
LANSING, Mich. – This morning, the Michigan Apple Committee virtually welcomed a registered audience of over 20,000 elementary-aged students to Wittenbach’s Orchard. This was made possible…
Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 30 Million Bushels in 2025
Official Crop Size Estimate for 2025 Announced
CHICAGO – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels (1.26 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Friday as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2025 estimate is above…
Apples are the Largest and Most Valuable Fruit Crop in Michigan
1.28 billion pounds of Michigan Apples were harvested in 2024
LANSING, Mich. – Of all the fruits grown in Michigan, the Michigan Apple crop is consistently the largest and most valuable. The data comes from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service,…
Michigan Naturally Produces Best Apple Flavor
Michigan’s unique climate and geography help give apples superior taste
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s climate and geography provide ideal conditions for hard working apple growers to produce quality, flavorful fruit. With an average annual harvest…
Plymouth Orchards’ Female Ownership is Full of Positivity and Humor
Mary Emmett is not fazed by being a female farm owner
Lansing, Mich. – Michigan Apple Committee is celebrating Women’s History Month by recognizing female apple growers like Mary Emmett, owner of Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill. Plymouth Orchards…
Michigan Apple Committee Showcases Three Orchards for Women’s History Month
These female-owned and operated orchards have proven to be successful
Lansing, Mich. – Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women to history, culture, and society. The Michigan Apple Committee recognizes Ed Dunneback & Girls,…
Corey Lake Orchards Celebrates Female Ownership & Leadership
Lansing, Mich. – Michigan Apple Committee is celebrating Women’s History Month by recognizing female apple growers like Beth and Brenda Hubbard, who own Corey Lake Orchards in Three Rivers, Mich.
After leaving her corporate job for over 26 years in 2008,…