In this episode, we sit down with Nikki Rothwell, Coordinator of the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center and longtime MSU Extension Specialist, to talk about the future of fruit farming in Michigan. Nikki shares insights from more than 20 years of research—including IPM breakthroughs, SWD modeling, climate resilience, high-density orchard systems, and the economic realities growers face today.

Whether you’re an orchardist, cider maker, or ag enthusiast, this episode brings real-world perspective from one of the industry’s most trusted voices.

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