Category: Michigan Apple Growers
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…
2023 Michigan Apple Harvest is the Best of Fall Time
LANSING, Mich. –The 2023 Michigan Apple harvest is around the corner, to the delight of Michigan Apple fans and consumers everywhere. Michigan’s climate and geography provide ideal conditions for growing apples, and the mild spring weather, along …
Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 32 Million Bushels in 2023
Official Crop Size Estimate for 2023 Announced
CHICAGO – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 32 million bushels (1.344 billion lbs.) of apples was announced this afternoon as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2023 estimate…
Senator Stabenow Honored at Michigan Pomesters Event
Apple grower group acknowledges Senator’s career-long support of agriculture
LANSING, Mich. – Senator Debbie Stabenow is the 2023 Michigan Fruit Person of the Year, the Michigan Pomesters announced yesterday. The award was presented to the longtime…
Michigan Apple Committee Hosts Inaugural “Handpicked” Social Media Summit
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee hosted its inaugural Handpicked Social Media Summit Tuesday in Coopersville, Mich. The Summit brought together six young apple growers to learn the latest trends and best practices across social media …
Michigan Apple Growers Vote to Approve Continuation Referendum
Continuation Includes Program Language Changes
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that Michigan apple producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Apple Advertising and …
Engelsma’s Apple Barn of Walker, Mich. Wins 24th Annual Cider Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Engelsma’s Apple Barn of Walker, Mich., won first place at the 24th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest, marking their seventh first place win in the contest. The competition took place at DeVos Convention Center on December 7, with…
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 Growers to Harvest 29.5 Million Bushels in 2022
Official Crop Size Estimate for 2022 Announced
CHICAGO – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 29.5 million bushels (1.239 billion pounds) of apples was announced this afternoon as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2022…
Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 18.25 Million Bushels in 2021
Industry Sees Slight Drop in Crop Size Due to Spring Freeze
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 18.25 million bushels (766.5 million pounds) of apples was announced this afternoon as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which was held…