Did you know that Michigan is the largest producer of Montmorency tart cherries, growing 70-75% of the crop? With February being National Cherry Month, it's only appropriate we celebrate Michigan's almost-official fruit!
The Cherry Marketing Institute has information available for educators and other folks regarding the history and present state of the cherry industry including growing research showing that antioxidants in tart cherries may relieve the pain of arthritis and gout & help fight cancer and heart disease.
For more tasty cherry info, be sure to check these out!
Michigan Cherries from Taste the Local Difference is PACKED with all kinds of information and delicious cherry recipes.
Absolute Michigan's Cherry Links
MSU's Michigan Cherry Information features more cherry information than you can shake a whole tree at!
The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is a celebration of cherries and the cherry industry held every year at the beginning of July.
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