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  Watch and learn

Watch and learn

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:31:45-07:00February 12th, 2018|February 1st 2018 Issue, Grapes, Leslie Mertz, Media, New Developments, Production, Research, Varieties, Videos|

Michigan State University’s new video series highlights grape and wine research.

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  Five tips for tying grapevines

Five tips for tying grapevines

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:31:48-07:00February 5th, 2018|February 1st 2018 Issue, Grapes, Leslie Mertz, Production, Research, Varieties|

Michigan State University viticulture extension educator has some tricks to make work easier in the vineyard.

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  A flash of enhancement for red grapes

A flash of enhancement for red grapes

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:31:49-07:00February 5th, 2018|Grapes, January 15th 2018 Issue, Leslie Mertz, New Developments, Production, Technology and equipment, Varieties|

Hopes are high that new technology can improve Michigan reds.

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  Great grape growth in Michigan

Great grape growth in Michigan

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:31:50-07:00February 5th, 2018|Grapes, January 15th 2018 Issue, Leslie Mertz, Marketing, Production|

Economic study shows soaring winery industry.

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  Ohio grower adds a touch of tech to his orchard

Ohio grower adds a touch of tech to his orchard

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:31:56-07:00January 26th, 2018|Apples, January 15th 2018 Issue, Leslie Mertz, Marketing, Production, Technology and equipment, Varieties|

Former information-technology specialist uses computer skills in pick-your-own venture.

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  Bringing antique apples back to market

Bringing antique apples back to market

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:31:59-07:00January 17th, 2018|Apples, January 1st 2018 Issue, Leslie Mertz, People, Production, Varieties|

Michigan grower finds niche with abundance of heritage varieties.

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  Nation’s oldest commercial winery back in operation in Kentucky

Nation’s oldest commercial winery back in operation in Kentucky

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:32:41-07:00December 27th, 2017|December 2017 Issue, Grapes, Leslie Mertz, Research, Trade, Varieties|

After purchasing this property along the Kentucky River for its scenic beauty, Tom Beall learned that it was the site

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  Verification program lets growers show off their stewardship

Verification program lets growers show off their stewardship

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:32:42-07:00December 27th, 2017|Apples, Cherries, December 2017 Issue, Legal & Regulatory, Leslie Mertz, New Developments, Pears, Stone fruits|

A good sign for growers

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  Avoiding the pitfalls: Expo 2017 Preview

Avoiding the pitfalls: Expo 2017 Preview

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:32:54-07:00November 27th, 2017|Legal & Regulatory, Leslie Mertz, New Developments, November 2017 Issue, Research, Technology and equipment, Varieties|

Managing relationships is an important key to family farms: Great Lakes Farm Market EXPO

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  Wine gaining ground in Michigan

Wine gaining ground in Michigan

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:32:57-07:00November 15th, 2017|Grapes, Leslie Mertz, Marketing, New Developments, November 2017 Issue, Trade|

New Michigan wine collaborative aims to shape state’s industry.

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