date:Apr 02, 2013
state's sweet cherry, tart cherry, apple, juice grape and peach crops.
The food and agriculture system accounts for $91.4 billion in direct and indirect economic activity, according to a MSU study released in April last year. The sector accounts for more than 923,000 jobs directly and indirectly. Fruit production generates about $758 million in economic activity annually in the state.
State climatologist Jeff Andresen, said at least $200 million in direct losses were incurred last year, but wa