MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  Michigan State University Extension co-hosts the Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference

  Published on February 2, 2023
  Virtual and in-person conference sessions will provide education to new and seasoned beekeepers.

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  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.

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  Get started with beekeeping at MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference

  Published on January 20, 2023
  The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference includes a session for anyone considering beekeeping.

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  Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

  Published on January 19, 2023
  The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Apiculture Extension update from Michigan State University Extension

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

• What spotted lanternfly means for beekeepers with Dr. Robyn Underwood

  This video focuses on spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that has been found in Michigan, and its potential impact on honey bees and beekeepers. Pennsylvania has dealt with spotted lanternflies for years and can offer its experience to Michigan beekeepers on what they may be able to expect.

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  Heroes to Hives online program moves to Michigan Food & Farming Systems for the 2023 beekeeping season

  Published on October 31, 2022
  Michigan State University Extension continues to provide educational resources and host hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans and the program.

• Large-scale pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund's Seed a Legacy program

  Learn about the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund's Seed a Legacy program, which supports large-scale pollinator habitat. ​Jeremy Rhodes shares his experience and provide a case study, and Elsa Gallagher, Habitat Program Coordinator for the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund, speaks about about the program.

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  New edition of Tools for Varroa Management from the Honey Bee Health Coalition

  Published on August 25, 2022
  The new edition includes extensive revisions, treatment tables, and updates for beekeepers to manage Varroa mites.

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  Starting and Keeping Bees in Michigan: Rules and Regulations

  Published on July 11, 2022
  Before keeping bees in any state, it is important to know all the rules and regulations to make sure your apiary can run smoothly, and the health of your bees and your neighbors are protected.

• Farm Budgets: Turning Your Beekeeping Hobby into a Business

  Learn how to turn your beekeeping hobby into a farm business

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  What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.

• Flowering Bee Lawns with James Wolfin

  Learn how to support pollinators by turning your grass into a flowering bee lawn

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  Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks

  Published on April 8, 2022
  Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks.

• Key Wildlife Pests of Fruit and How to Promote and Protect Pollinators in Fruit Systems

  Learn more about key wildlife pests to be on the lookout for as well as how you can promote and protect pollinators on your operation.

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  Special collection of scientific articles on honey bee research from the Journal of Insect Science

  Published on February 22, 2022
  A collection of articles on recent honey bee research is available for free online.

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  Somewhere for the pollinators to go: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat

  Published on November 22, 2021
  Establishing pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund’s Seed a Legacy Program in southeast Michigan.