Cherry production in Michigan

Cherry production in Michigan is a major part of the agriculture industry in the state.

[2] A Hungarian sour cherry cultivar, Balaton, has been commercially produced in Michigan since 1998.

[3] Michigan's cherry industry is highly vulnerable to a late spring frost, which can wipe out a season's harvest.

[6] In addition, Traverse City hosts the National Cherry Festival each July.

In 1893, the first commercial orchard was established on the Old Mission Peninsula, north of Traverse City.