Category: Press Release
Michigan Apple Harvest Season on Schedule
Michigan Apple varieties to be harvested August through October
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Harvest season is here and fresh Michigan Apples will be available at farm markets and grocery stores starting in late August. Michigan is the third largest apple producer…
New MAC Board Appointees Attend Meeting
LANSING, Mich. – Kimberly A Kropf and Caleb J. Coulter attended their first Michigan Apple Committee meeting on June 4. Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed them to the Michigan Apple Committee Board of Directors on April 12.
“Kimberly and Caleb’s experiences…
Michigan School for the Deaf Awarded with Apples4Ed Grant
FLINT, Mich. — At a celebratory event today at the Michigan School for the Deaf, which included state Agriculture Director Gary McDowell, the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) awarded students with a $4,000 Apples4Ed grant. The Michigan school was …
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2019 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2019 research projects at their March board meeting. Research is an important part of MAC’s mission.
“Members of the MAC Board of Directors select growers to serve on the research…
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…
Klein Cider Mill of Sparta Wins 22nd Annual Cider Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Klein Cider Mill of Sparta, Mich., won first place at the 22nd annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The contest took place at DeVos Convention Center on December 5, with 26 cider makers participating in the competition.
“This cider…
Celeste LeMieux crowned 2019 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Celeste LeMieux of Conklin, Mich. has been crowned the 2019 Michigan Apple Queen. Lauren Freeland of Kent City, Mich. is first runner-up.
LeMieux is the daughter of David and Ann LeMieux, and is a student at Lake Superior State University.…
Colleen Gawrylowicz Competes at World Food Championships
LANSING, Mich. – Colleen Gawrylowicz, winner of the 2018 Michigan Apple Recipe Contest, will compete at the 2018 World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Colleen Gawrylowicz of Caro, Michigan was the 1st place winner of the 2018 Michigan Apple…
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…