A Fruitful State: A History of Growing Fruit in Michigan

Grower Matthew Schuld,Summit Tree Sales

Michigan has long been known as a great place to grow fruit, especially tree fruit such as apples, peaches, and cherries. Many environmental, cultural, and economic factors contributed to the development of this still important industry. In this program, Matthew Schuld looks into the rich history of fruit growing in Michigan as well as modern developments.

Recorded 10/04/2018

Categories: Information; Michigan History

Tags: agriculture; business; food; history; michigan