Category: Press Release
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…
Kelley Chase crowned 2024 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Kelley Chase of Conklin, Mich. has been crowned the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen.
Chase is the daughter of David and Janeen Chase, a student at Michigan State University, and is the daughter of Michigan apple growers.
“The Michigan Apple…
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.…
MAC Partnerships Support Events in Target Markets
LANSING, Mich. – Collaborations with key partners allow Michigan Apple Committee to reach the target audience of women, age 25 – 54. Bringing Michigan-grown apples to events at Michigan State Spartan Football Tailgates, the Bank of America Chicago …
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…
Michigan Apple Committee Seeking the Next Michigan Apple Queen
Scholarships to be Awarded to Selected Apple Industry Representatives
LANSING, Mich. – Women with a strong and definite connection to the Michigan Apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen title. Interested candidates…
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…
Just in Time for Harvest, Consumers Can Find Recipes, Information and More on Michigan Apple Committee’s Redesigned Website
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Apple Committee has launched a re-designed website for the 2023 crop year, the organization has announced. The consumer-facing website provides a wealth of information for apple lovers, including recipes, health information,…