Meet Our Growers

Discover the stories behind Michigan Apples and meet the passionate growers of the world’s best-tasting apples.

Meet Michigan Apple Growers

About Michigan Apples

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, grown fresh for you in the place where apples love to grow.

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Find a Michigan farm market, cider mill, or u-pick orchard and enjoy Michigan’s fall apple traditions fresh from the orchard.

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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…

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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…

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Healthy Living

with Shari Steinbach, MS, RDN Official Dietitian of Michigan Apples

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Spring Clean Your Eating Habits with Michigan Apples

The spring season typically spurs on our desire to clean the house, clear out winter clothes, and spruce up the yard. Spring is also a perfect time to take a look at your eating habits…

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5 Ways to Use Food As Medicine

About 60% of American adults have at least one chronic disease, and the most common are diet-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. What we eat plays a huge role in health outcomes…

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Healthy and Budget-Friendly Meal Plan with Michigan Apples

When a new year starts two resolutions seem to make it to the top of everyone’s list. The first is to eat healthier and the second is to manage finances better. The great news is…

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