Derek Plotkowski, Ph.D.
Derek Plotkowski, Ph.D. is the Michigan State University Extension Fruit Educator for Southeast Michigan and is based out of the MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center in Novi, Michigan. He covers production of all fruit, farm markets and farmers markets with a primary focus on commercial producers for multiple counties in Southeast Michigan. His past work involved the horticultural aspects of beverage production, with a special focus on hard cider.
Related Work
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026
Published on June 17, 2026
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Michigan grape scouting report – June 17, 2026
Published on June 17, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
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2026 Michigan peach crop losses highlight management decisions for reduced crop orchards
Published on June 10, 2026
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Best Practices for Peach Orchards with Reduced Crop Load
Published on June 9, 2026
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Michigan State University Extension’s first Strawberry Day coming July 8
Published on June 9, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
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Michigan grape scouting report – June 3, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2026
Published on May 27, 2026