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Last week, we hosted a team from U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crops Program. Topics of conversation included government purchases for processed asparagus, grading, inspections, and specifications. The tour was very educational and informative and we sincerely appreciate them coming out to better understand our industry! Special thanks to our processors/packers and Michigan Asparagus for helping make the tour a success!

We had the pleasure of hosting Michigan Farm Bureau President, Ben LaCross last week as we made our way through the asparagus countryside. Thank you Michigan Farm Bureau President for lending your time, and attention, as we spent the day discussing some of the complexities facing the industry today!

We appreciate everyone who came out to the Apple Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids on Wednesday! Special thank you to Bill Ballenger of The Ballenger Report for sharing his insight with the group!

https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/usda-announces-assistance-for-specialty-crop-farmers-Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)

March 13th is the deadline for producers to report 2025 acres to their local FSA office 🚜

USDA announces ‘Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers’ program - Michigan Farm News Michigan Farm News

Very well deserved- congratulations to Sarah Black!

Congratulations to Sarah Black on being honored with a Master Farmer Associate Award at this year's EXPO! 🌟 Your leadership, dedication and impact on agriculture truly set the standard. Well deserved! 🌱
The award was presented during the EXPO Social at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO on Dec. 10, 2025.
View a short video on Sarah Black here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7u97Ib9iRA&t=3s

It's been a busy few days but the dust is finally settling before the Holidays. We had a great time at Great Lakes EXPO and appreciate all of you who stopped by. We are still sending apples out of state, so please reach out if you are interested. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!