Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – On this Pure Michigan segment we talk apples with Diana Smith, Director of Michigan Apple Committee.
Hear the interview below:
Michigan is the nation’s second-largest producer of apples. There are more than 17.6 million apple trees covering 38,000 acres on 850 family-run farms in Michigan. Growers pride themselves on a rich heritage of producing an array of fine Michigan Apple varieties.
Apples have been a part of Michigan’s heritage and landscape for generations. Our state’s unique climate and geography, as well as dedicated growers, help to produce the world’s best-tasting apples. With so many Michigan Apple varieties available, from tried-and-true favorites to new and managed varieties, find your favorite variety grown fresh in the place where apples love to grow.
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