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 – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2026
Published on May 6, 2026
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Michigan grape scouting report – May 4, 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026
Published on April 29, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2026
Published on April 22, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2026
Published on April 15, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026
Published on April 8, 2026
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2026
Published on April 1, 2026
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Registration is open for beginning farmer field days
Published on March 24, 2026