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Michigan Blueberry Commissioners named

Governor Rick Snyder has made appointments to the newly formed Michigan Blueberry Commission.

The board is are made up of blueberry growers and industry representatives and is subject to the advice of the senate.

Dennis Vander Kooi of Allegan is part owner and president of Woodland Enterprises and will serve on the commission until the end of this year.

Farm manager for Berry Fresh Farms, Jacob Clemons joins Shelly Hartmann owner, operator, and a member of True Blue Farms, both of South Haven, and blueberry farmer Cheryl Sullins of Grand Junction to serve on the board until the end of 2018.

Blueberry growers Creela Overton Hamlin of South Haven, and Steven Hunt and James Sumners of Grand Junction will serve on the commission until the end of 2019.

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