PRODUCTION REGIONS

Michigan’s average production for 1997-2000 was 73,000 tons per year (average: 6 tons per acre) (31). 2. In 2001, Michigan growers only produced a total of 28,900 tons of grapes, ranking 9th in total U. S. production. This drastic decrease was due to cold weather in May that severely damaged the grapes (30). 3. There were 83,600 tons of juice grapes produced in 2000 in Michigan (31), and 26,000 tons in 2001 (30). 4. Concord grapes, used to make jams, jellies, preserves, and grape juice, are the most common grapes grown in Michigan. In 2000, Michigan ranked 3rd in the U.S. with 64,500 tons produced, totaling 16.5 % of the U.S. production (31). In 2001 Michigan ranked 4th with 19,000 tons totaling 5.4 % of the U.S. production (30). 5. Niagara grapes, used to make white grape juice, are also a common variety grown in Michigan. In 2000, Michigan ranked first in the nation with 19,100 tons produced, totaling 36.4 % of the U. S. production (31). In 2001, Michigan ranked third with 7,000 tons produced totaling 16.3 % of the U.S. production (30)