#MIapples are a big deal to our state's economy. They are the largest and most valuable fruit crop in Michigan! Apples account for 71% of the cash income generated by fruit grown in Michigan. #USApple25FlyIn

One #MIapple grower shared their production costs vs. projected return for 2025. Average total costs are 33% more than the projected return. #USApple25FlyIn

Did you know, since 2008, Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) funds allocated by the Farm Bill have granted more than $31.2 million for projects benefiting the #MIapple industry? #USApple25FlyIn

In Michigan, labor accounts for 56% of the production costs incurred by growers each year. #MIapples #USApple25FlyIn

As part of the #USApple25FlyIn, #MIapple growers and industry members met with staff from @slotkin.senate.gov and @peters.senate.gov offices to discuss issues facing Michigan’s apple industry. Thank you for your time!

In 2024, Michigan growers harvested an estimated 30.5 million bushels (1.28 billion lbs.) of #MIapples. #USApple25FlyIn

Did you know Michigan is the 2nd largest apple producer in the USA? With that comes many jobs. The food & agribusiness sector employs 17% of the state’s manufacturing workforce, the 2nd largest in the state. #MIapples #USApple25FlyIn

Thank you @slotkin.senate.gov for speaking to apple growers at this morning’s US Apple breakfast. We appreciate your continued support of agriculture. #MIapples #USApple25FlyIn

To those who pour their love and dedication into every orchard, every tree, and every Michigan Apple. #NationalAgDay

Today, we celebrate our great state of Michigan’s 188th birthday! 🥳🍎