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  • January 1st 2021 Issue
  • Story by Matt Milkovich

    • Michigan hort society honors peach breeder, apple grower at GLEXPO

    The Michigan State Horticultural Society gave out two Distinguished Service Awards during the 2020 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO. The awards were presented to Paul Friday and Mike Wittenbach. Paul Friday Friday grew up on a fruit farm in Southwest Michigan growing cherries, apples and peaches. He took his love of peaches and turned it into a lifetime of records, awards and contributions to the peach industry. When Friday started breeding peaches, Michigan grew two main varieties: Redhaven and Redskin. He recognized an opportunity to expand the industry, so he started breeding his own varieties.  Due to […]

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    Matt Milkovich
    Matt Milkovich joined the Good Fruit Grower staff in 2019. From his home base in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Milkovich brings a depth of experience in the fruit industry and the perspective from east of the Mississippi. You can reach him at matt@goodfruit.com or 616-633-5669.
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