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June 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!
MSU Extension’s Food Safety Webinar Series: Selling honey & maple syrup – safely

Published on May 27, 2025
Join MSU Extension to learn about the key food safety practices, regulations, and best practices for selling honey and maple syrup products in Michigan.
May 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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

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

Published on February 20, 2025
Resources and information for new beekeepers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases pollinator solar guide

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