Category: Press Release
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 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 the MAC Board of Directors…
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…
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 School. She is the niece of apple growers.
“The Michigan Apple…
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 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant…
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 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 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…