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Michigan Beekeeping Rules and Regulations

Published on November 14, 2023
This bulletin outlines the rules, regulations, and recommendations for keeping honey bees in Michigan.
European Foulbrood Office Hours Webinar

Learn about the honey bee bacterial disease European foulbrood. Designed for beekeepers to identify and manage this disease.
Heroes to Hives program registration is open for the 2024 beekeeping season through Michigan Food & Farming Systems

Published on November 1, 2023
Michigan State University Extension provides educational resources and hosts hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans in the program.
September 2023 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar

Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases Spanish-language editions of two popular varroa management guides

Published on September 18, 2023
Spanish-language editions of the Tools for Varroa Management Guide and the Guide to Varroa Mite Controls for Commercial Beekeeping Operations are now available.
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan

Published on September 18, 2023
Resources and information for new beekeepers.
August 2023 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar

Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
July 2023 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar

Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
June 2023 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar

Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
May 2023 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar

Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
2023 Needs assessment of Michigan small-scale beekeepers

Published on June 6, 2023
Results from a 2023 survey that Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Beekeepers Association administered to beekeepers and people interested in keeping honey bees.
April 2023 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar

Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

Published on April 18, 2023
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

Published on March 13, 2023
Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved.
Getting Started with Beekeeping

The Michigan Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers multiple educational opportunities, including a session for people interested in learning to keep honey bees and support pollinator health. (RUP credits available)
Online course on pollinator protection for land managers is now available

Published on January 30, 2023
People who work in landscaping and land management in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course.
2021 Needs assessment of Michigan small-scale beekeepers

Published on December 8, 2022
Results from a 2021 survey that Michigan State University Extension administered to beekeepers and people interested in keeping honey bees.
The Micro Farm Program: A USDA crop insurance program that can benefit beekeepers

Published on December 1, 2022
This crop insurance program can help small-scale producers like beekeepers manage financial risk.
Managed Pollinator Protection Plan update from Michigan State University Extension

Published on November 29, 2022
Education and outreach in Michigan to support pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat.
Apiculture Extension update from Michigan State University Extension

Published on November 28, 2022
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.