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10/14/2026

Michigan State University just launched an exciting and powerful new decision support tool, https://www.mifruitdecision.com/.

This new website allows apple, peach, and nectarine growers and crop consultants to search pest control methods by crop growth stage, specific pests, or control measures. The website is available for free and compatible with both desktop and mobile devices.

10/13/2026

✨Trivia Tuesday✨
Do you enjoy the combination of peaches & cream? This sweet, simple treat dates back to the 18th century, with roots in European cuisine—especially in England, where fresh fruit and dairy were a popular pairing. When peaches became more widely available in the US, especially in the South, the combo took off as a summertime favorite!

10/12/2026

🍑MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Mick Klug Farms 🍑
Family owned and operated, Mick Klüg Farm focuses on providing sustainably farmed, hand-harvested, quality fresh fruit and vegetables to local and Chicago-based farmers markets, restaurants, breweries and fresh produce retailers. They deliver to Chicago, northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan, and offer shopping online. Mick Klüg Farm grows many varieties of fruits and vegetables and is committed to sustainable agriculture and promoting locally grown produce. Located at 5795 Scottdale Road in Saint Joseph, they can be reached by phone at 269-281-7941. For more information, visit their website at https://mickklugfarms.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mickklugfarmspage.

10/10/2026

10/08/2026

Fall baking is finally here, the perfect time to try this delicious peach almond tart recipe! https://mipeach.org/peach-almond-tart/

10/07/2026

In a world of automated peach processing, American Spoon—a Michigan peach processor located in Northern Michigan—still practices hand processing. Hand processing peaches involves peeling warm, blanched peaches, sliding the skin off, inspecting the stem, and pinching the sides to safely remove the sharp pit before the peaches are infused with sugar to maintain their structural integrity during the freezing process.

Learn more about American Spoon and their processing techniques in the article by 9 and 10 news. https://www.9and10news.com/2026/09/03/american-spoon-uses-hand-processing-for-its-seasonal-red-haven-peach-preserves/.

10/06/2026

✨Trivia Tuesday✨
Do you enjoy Peento Peaches? Also known as flat peaches, Saturn peaches, or doughnut peaches, peento peaches are naturally shaped like little flying saucers. Unlike your typical round peach, these are flatter with sunken centers—but just as sweet and juicy!

10/05/2026

✨MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ellis Family Farm✨
Ellis Family Farm is a 6th generation family owned and operated farm in Benton Harbor. For over 40 years, Rene' (Ellis) Gelder and her husband Bruce have been farming the 60 acre farm and it has been part of the Ellis family since the late 1880s. They grow asparagus, other vegetables, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, cherries, and more. Their mission is to provide the highest quality fruits and vegetables direct to the consumer. They take pride in their efforts to sustainably farm and are MAEAP (Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program) certified. Located at 4461 East Britain Avenue in Benton Harbor, the farm can be reached by phone at 269-944-5420. For more information, visit their website at https://www.ellisfamilyfarm.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ellisfamilyfarm.

10/04/2026

10/02/2026

✨MEMBER PROFILE: Schilling Family Farms✨
Located in Eau Claire, Michigan, Schilling Family Farms' mission is to grow, pack and provide premium local produce across the Midwest. They are a sixth generation family owned and operated farm, servicing the retail and wholesale markets with a focus on tomatoes, peaches, apples and cherries. Bae, Ben, Mark and Abby Schilling took over as owners and operators of Schilling Family Farms in 2018. Their diverse backgrounds in agriculture, technology, business and engineering, complimenting multi-generational farming experience, are the foundation for their innovative approaches to agricultural production and marketing. For more information, visit their website at www.schillingfamilyfarms.com and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SchillingFamilyFarms.