Category: Michigan Apple Growers
Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm Market Celebrates its Current and Future Female Ownership
The business has been female-owned and operated for over 40 years
Lansing, Mich. – Michigan Apple Committee is celebrating Women’s History Month by recognizing female apple growers like Suanne Shoemaker and her daughters, who own Ed Dunneback &…
Farmer White’s of Williamsburg, Mich. Wins 26th Annual Cider Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Farmer White’s of Williamsburg, Mich., won first place at the 26th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The competition took place at DeVos Convention Center on December 11, with 19 Michigan cider makers participating. Mary …
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.…
Searching for Amazing Apples? You’ll Find Them in Michigan, Naturally! 2024 Michigan Apple Harvest is Underway
LANSING, Mich. – Why is it that Michigan apples just seem to taste so much better than all the other apples out there? The answer is easy – it’s Michigan, naturally. Michigan’s climate, proximity to the Great Lakes and nutrient-rich soil make it the ideal…
Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 30.5 Million Bushels in 2024: Official Crop Size Estimate for 2024 Announced
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30.5 million bushels (1.281 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Friday as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2024 estimate is above average for the Michigan Apple industry.…
Michigan Sees Increase in Apple Exports with 2023-24 Crop
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple industry has seen a steep increase in apple exports since 2020, with bushels shipped increasing by 40 percent, according to the U.S. Apple Export Council.
“Michigan’s surge in apple exports is a testament to our growers’…
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2024 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – During their March board meeting, the Michigan Apple Committee board gave the green light to funding for industry research projects to take place throughout 2024. This funding aligns with MAC’s commitment to supporting Michigan’s …
Hill Brothers Orchards of Grand Rapids, Mich. Wins 25th Annual Cider Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Hill Brothers Orchards of Grand Rapids, Mich., won first place at the 25th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest, marking their sixth first place win in the contest. The competition took place at DeVos Convention Center on December…
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.…
Cider Mills, Farm Markets Offer Fall Family Fun
Be a Part of Michigan’s Fall Apple Tradition
LANSING, Mich. – As the 2023 Michigan Apple harvest continues, it’s time for apple fans and cider enthusiasts to plan their trips to their favorite farm markets and cider mills. With tried and true favorite varieties…