MSU Extension Agriculture

• May 11

  Supporting & Protecting Pollinators at Muskegon Conservation District

  May 11, 2023 6:00PM – 7:00PM 4735 Holton Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457

  Learn how to help bees and other pollinators in Michigan

• May 18

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Dry Bean Planting

  May 18, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses dry bean planting with Scott Bales.

• May 18

  Michigan Cottage Food Law Q&A - May 18

  May 18, 2023 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

  Ask a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector your Michigan Cottage Food Questions

• May 22

  Michigan Beekeeping May Office Hours - Webinar

  May 22, 2023 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online through Zoom

  Please join Michigan State University's Apiculture Team for our series of office hours to answer beekeeping questions!

• May 24

  Michigan Cottage Food Law

  May 24, 2023 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

  The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

• May 25

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Plant & Pest Diagnostics - Know your problems

  May 25, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses plant and pest diagnostics with Erin Hill.

• May 25

  Taking Varroa Seriously at Middle of the Mitten Beekeepers Association's meeting

  May 25, 2023 7:00PM – 8:30PM Forest Hill Nature Area, 11297 N Rich Rd, Alma, MI 48801

  Hear about recent research on varroa mites, new perspectives of effective mite management, and data from Michigan State University colonies around the state.

• Jun 1

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Wildlife Management

  June 1, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses wildlife management with James DeDecker.

• Jun 4

  Beepalooza hosted by Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association

  June 4, 2023 8:30AM – 4:00PM MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377

  The Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association (SEMBA) hosts Beepalooza at Michigan State University's Tollgate Farm and Education Center in Novi, MI

• Jun 6

  Beekeeping workshop in Lansing, MI

  June 6, 2023 6:00PM – 7:30PM MSU Pollinator Performance Center, 4090 College Rd, Lansing, MI 48910

  Join Michigan State University for an in-hive workshop.