Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2023 Research Funding

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2023 industry research projects at their March board meeting. Research funding is a part of MAC’s mission to serve Michigan’s apple growers. “Members of


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 Promotion Program


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


Sylvia Freeland crowned 2023 Michigan Apple Queen

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Sylvia Freeland of Kent City, Mich. has been crowned the 2023 Michigan Apple Queen. Freeland is the daughter of Kirk and Billie Freeland, and is a student at Kent City High


MAC Receives Two Specialty Crop Block Grants

Federal Funding to be Used for Marketing Michigan Apples LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the Michigan Apple Committee as a recipient of two grants from the 2022


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


MAC Leverages SCBG Funds for Online Consumer Engagement

Specialty Crop Block Grant Dollars Enhance Social Media Outreach LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee aims to continue focus on social media with online engagement programs that seek to increase awareness and consumption of


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


Michigan Apple Harvest is Around the Corner

It's Almost Crunch Time! LANSING, Mich. –The 2022 crop of Michigan grown apples will soon be harvested, to the delight of Michigan Apple fans and consumers everywhere. Michigan’s climate and geography provide ideal conditions for


Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2022 Research Funding

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2022 research projects on March 3.  Research is an important part of MAC’s mission. “Members of the MAC Board of Directors select growers to