Pure Michigan Facts #13
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Michigan Is The Nations Top Producer Of Tart Cherries
Here are some interesting facts about Tart Cherries from Michigan Grown Michigan Great
"Michigan produces both tart (perfect for baked goods, entrees, snacks, smoothies, salads, and other recipes) and sweet (for fresh eating) cherries
Michigan grows 70% of the United States’ supply of tart cherries, ranking first in production
Michigan is the leading producer in the world for Montmorency tart cherries, known as “America’s Superfruit”
Michigan produced 201 million pounds of tart cherries in 2018, valued at $280.1 million
Traverse City, Michigan is home to the annual National Cherry Festival and is the Cherry Capital of the World
Want to learn more about cherries? Download our fact sheet here "
Photo from Traverse magazine
Photo from Black Star Farms
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