Avery Bittner, 6, holds up a cherry she picked for her mom, Emily, at Ridgetop Orchards. Mirror photo by Holly Claycomb FISHERTOWN — It was going to take a while for Emily Bittner to get her cherry ...

Workers began harvesting sweet red and yellow Washington cherries at the start of the month, but growers are dealing with a tighter-than-expected labor market. Cherry harvest depends on migrant ...

It’s summertime in Northern Michigan and there are boats to float, bonfires to build, brats to grill, fish to catch, friends to make and promises to keep, but picking juicy cherries with you is always ...

AUGUSTA TWP. MI — Twenty minutes south of Ann Arbor is a seafoam-colored building surrounded by farmland. In July, there is a slightly sweet smell hanging in the summer air. Small handheld buckets of ...

Cherry season is officially underway in West Michigan. If you're wondering how to get your hands on the sweet treats in Allegan County and Ottawa County, we've compiled a guide. According to Gavin ...

Riley Bittner is surrounded by foliage as she picks cherries Tuesday morning at Ridgetop Orchards. Mirror photo by Holly Claycomb FISHERTOWN — It was going to take a while for Emily Bittner to get her ...

Washington cherry growers expect 10% larger crop than 2024. Labor shortages linked to delays from California harvest and immigration fears. Growers cite rising costs and limited pricing control as ...