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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.
August 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!
July 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!
New prairie strip partial budget tool

Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips?
June 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!
Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool

Published on June 10, 2024
This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie.
Budgeting for Prairie Strips

Published on June 10, 2024
This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation.
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan

Published on June 6, 2024
Resources and information for new beekeepers.
May 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!
Co-ops 101 webinar recordings now available: How cooperatives work and the basic steps of development

Published on May 10, 2024
Three videos cover cooperative principles and co-op examples, steps to development and legal aspects or entities used.
Beekeeping workshops and webinars from Michigan State University May–September 2024

Published on May 2, 2024
Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal beekeeping management and honey bee health by registering for in-person workshops and monthly webinars.
The 2023-2024 United States Beekeeping Survey is live!

Published on May 2, 2024
Beekeepers can participate in a national effort that tracks long-term trends of U.S honey bee colony health by taking the survey by May 31, 2024.
April 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!
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.
Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom

Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure.
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view!
March 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!
MSU survey of Michigan residents aims to understand people’s knowledge and attitudes toward pollinators

Published on March 8, 2024
Please take 10 minutes to give us your thoughts towards pollinators.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 29, 2024
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 29, 2024
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.