Pollinators
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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. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November. -
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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Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships
Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers. -
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!
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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!
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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!
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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. -
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. -
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!
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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. -
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!