MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Beekeeping

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  Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund: 2025 emergency mini-grant application still open

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Application deadline for up to $5,000 closes May 31, 2025.

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  Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

  Published on April 23, 2025
  Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!

• April 2025 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 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar!

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  The 2024-2025 United States Beekeeping Survey is live!

  Published on April 2, 2025
  Beekeepers can participate in a national effort that tracks long-term trends of U.S honey bee colony health by taking the survey by April 30, 2025.

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  Beekeeping Question and Answer webinars from Michigan State University

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Beekeepers in Michigan can ask questions about seasonal beekeeping management and honey bee health by joining monthly webinars April through September 2025.

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  Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on February 21, 2025
  Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.

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  Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on February 21, 2025
  Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.

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  Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan

  Published on February 20, 2025
  Resources and information for new beekeepers.

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  Beekeeping and pollinator webinars from university extension programs

  Published on January 17, 2025
  Many university extension programs across the U.S. offer webinars for beekeepers and pollinator enthusiasts.

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  Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.

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  2025 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) include changes to section on honey bees

  Published on December 4, 2024
  Beekeepers should review and follow current GAAMPs to minimize disturbances to neighbors and to benefit from some protection from nuisance litigation.

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  The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available

  Published on October 29, 2024
  Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.

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  Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

  Published on October 24, 2024
  Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.

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  MSU Pollinator Champions updated online course available

  Published on October 14, 2024
  Michigan State University updated a popular online course about pollinators in Michigan with new accessibility features, graphics and resources. The course is available at no charge to participants.

• The Importance of Place, Power, & Purpose in Pollinator Stewardship with Melanie Kirby

  Watch a webinar recording with Melanie Kirby, the Michigan Beekeepers Association 2024 Fall Conference keynote presenter.

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  Honey Bee Health Coalition releases pollinator solar guide

  Published on September 26, 2024
  The guide describes pollinator-friendly utility-scale solar projects.

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  EPA issues advisory for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives

  Published on September 19, 2024
  Advisory from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the applicability of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives.

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  Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

  Published on September 17, 2024
  USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.

• September 2024 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!

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  Volunteer with your local beekeeping club to support beekeepers, honey bees and other pollinators

  Published on September 10, 2024
  Join a local beekeeping organization to contribute to organized efforts to support beekeepers, honey bees and other pollinators.