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INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER

September 2024

 

Michigan Craft Beverage Council Now Accepting Research and Education Grant Proposals

Proposals must be received no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, October 11

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) announced it is accepting research grant proposals for the 2025 research program with a maximum grant award of $40,000. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, October 11, 2024. A full list of the MCBC’s research priorities and evaluation criteria are available online.

New this year, the Council is also accepting education grant proposals. The timeline is the same for research grant applications, and the maximum award is $4,000. These grants support the dissemination of education within Michigan’s craft beverage industry. Education grant guidelines are available online.  

All research and education proposals will be reviewed by a joint evaluation committee. This is a competitive process. View timelines and 2025 research grant priorities.

Read the full press release.


Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed in Wayne County

Invasive pest continues to spread within Michigan

Spotted Lanternfly

LANSING– The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) detected spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Wayne County with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirming it as SLF. This confirmation follows an extensive survey across 20 counties, during which MDARD identified additional populations of this invasive pest in Monroe, Wayne, and Oakland counties. While spotted lanternfly had previously been detected in Monroe and Oakland, these surveys revealed new infestations in each location.

Read the full press release.


Michigan Craft Distillers Welcomes Executive Director, Courtney Schut

The Michigan Craft Distillers Association recently held a membership meeting to introduce executive director Courtney Schut.

Over a 20-year marketing career, Courtney has worked for both national spirit companies and Michigan craft distillers. She has developed a passion for storytelling to build brands, relationships, and business.

At this meeting, MCDA also elected a new board of directors and discussed bylaws and a new membership structure.

Learn more about MCDA and membership options.  


Michigan Grape and Wine Survey

Michigan wine grapes

Michigan State University Extension is asking members of Michigan's grape and wine industry to participate in a brief survey to gather feedback on how their programs have supported Michigan vineyards and wineries. Member’s insights are crucial to evaluating the success of their educational and outreach programs over the past four years and to identify areas for improvement.

The survey consists of four straightforward questions and should take only a few minutes to complete.

Survey Link: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5sQ18whzSjuf5lQ

Survey Deadline: September 12 at 5 p.m.


Check out the NEW Hop Growers of Michigan Website!

Michigan hops

As part of the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant, Hop Growers of Michigan commissioned the building of a new website which will aid brewers in Michigan and beyond in finding Michigan hops for their beer. Grower members are eligible to host a page on the site and are encouraged to submit page content using this MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE. For questions about the new site, contact Dianna Stampfler.


Michigan Wine Collaborative Partners with Certified American Grown for Field to Vase Dinner

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Creekside Growers in Middleville, Michigan, the FIELD TO VASE DINNER – Saturday, September 14 (5-8pm) – promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the artistry of local wine paired with the beauty of locally grown flowers, the bounty of Michigan’s agriculture, and the culinary delights that highlight the best of local produce. Guests will dine amidst the blooming fields, enjoying a farm-to-table meal that showcases the freshest seasonal ingredients.

Michigan Wine Collaborative member wineries Domaine BerrienModales, and MAWBY will be providing the wines for the dinner. prepared by Chef Christine Ferris of Farmhouse Deli in Douglas, Michigan. 

Tickets for the Field to Vase Dinner at Creekside Growers are $250 each and are expected to sell out quickly.

For media inquiries and more information, contact info@michiganwinecollaborative.com.


Farmer Research Opportunity

On-farm Research Opportunity for Farmer Researchers! Ensuring the success of Michigan farms in the face climate change.

Do you include regenerative ag practices (conservation practices) in your farming? Or perhaps you are interested in trying to modify some of your farm management to include regenerative ag practices?

If so, you now have the opportunity to work with an extension educator Monica Jean with her PhD research project, “Ensuring the success of Michigan farms in the face climate change.”

Submit your information to be included in this study.

Questions? Contact Rob Sirrine at Michigan State University Extension: 231-256-9888 or sirrine@msu.edu.


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