Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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October 01, 2019
WHEREAS, Michigan is known for our incredible agriculture industry that produces many apples throughout the fall; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan is the third-largest producing state of apples in the nation, with this fruit crop adding value to Michigan’s economy as a whole; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan’s apple growers will harvest an estimated 1.06 billion pounds of apples in 2019; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan has over 11.3 million apple trees in commercial production, covering 35,500 acres on 825 family-run farms; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan apple growers produce more than 16 varieties of apples, available in grocery stores, supermarkets, farm markets, cider mills, and U-picks; and,
WHEREAS, eating Michigan apples regularly can contribute to good health and reduce the risk of diseases; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October as Michigan Apple Month.