Great Lakes EXPO
Great Lakes EXPO: Emerging technology in the Ag industry
With several challenges facing growers, such as climate change, rising input costs and more, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest technology. During the 2023 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market... more »
Be prepared for the inevitable H-2A labor audit
In the waning days of the lame-duck session of Congress, there was still hope in some corners of the fruit and vegetable industry that legislators would include immigration and ag labor in the omnibus bill.... more »
Michigan apple growers to decide future of program
Michigan apple growers will be voting in February on whether to continue the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program, supported by grower assessments. The ballots will also include changes to the program, including allowing the... more »
EXPO bus tour: Beyond the cookies and cider
The weather was cooperative, the doughnuts and cookies were fresh and amazing, and the cider was hard and delicious. The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour featured six stops in the Grand Rapids area... more »
New Michigan Hort Society president secures his niche
Douglas DeLeo has been involved with growing specialty crops much of his life. Working for a blueberry grower while in high school, he developed an affinity for farming that has lasted more than 50 years.... more »
Industry innovations, best practices among topics for fruit growers at EXPO
For successful crop management, growers must address climate change and invest in proper equipment to prevent disease, according to presentations at the upcoming 2022 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO. In addition, growers... more »
Emerging technology, apple sessions highlight Great Lakes EXPO educational slate
Returning to an in-person event in December, the 2021 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO brings a chance to gather once again for signature educational sessions. Two of the upcoming highlights will focus... more »
Climatology, tree fruits and small fruits at 2021 Great Lakes EXPO
For many in the industry, this year’s Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO is the first chance to gather as a whole once again. The Michigan-based show is chock-full of meetings, education sessions... more »
Looking forward to the 2021 Great Lakes EXPO
New ‘Genius Bar’ stage, return of social hour at in-person EXPO The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo looks forward to welcoming exhibitors and attendees back to an... more »
Great Lakes EXPO returns to in-person
Signature education program, farm marketing sessions welcome attendees back With a return to an in-person event in December, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo are welcoming growers... more »
