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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.
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!
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.
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.
MI Ag Ideas - Getting started with Beekeeping with Ana Heck

We all benefit from a healthy pollinator population. This presentation will cover pollinator diversity, issues that bees are facing, and what people can do to support pollinator health.
When do beekeepers in Michigan need pesticide certification and licenses?

Published on February 15, 2024
Whether a beekeeper needs to be certified to treat honey bee colonies for varroa mites depends on the treatment used and whether the application is for hire.
What we wished we'd known in the bee-gining

Published on January 30, 2024
Ten statements from beekeepers about starting beekeeping and what they wish they knew sooner.
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases honey bee nutrition guide

Published on January 22, 2024
Honey Bee Health Coalition helps beekeepers unlock the secrets of hive nutrition with new honey bee nutrition guide.
Planning for pollination of fruit crops

Published on January 19, 2024
Pollination service contracts can clarify expectations for both beekeepers and growers during crop bloom.
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2024

Published on January 4, 2024
Join the Michigan State University Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects

Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos.
Michigan Beekeeping Rules and Regulations

Published on November 14, 2023
This bulletin outlines the rules, regulations, and recommendations for keeping honey bees in Michigan.
European Foulbrood Office Hours Webinar

Learn about the honey bee bacterial disease European foulbrood. Designed for beekeepers to identify and manage this disease.
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December

Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.
Heroes to Hives program registration is open for the 2024 beekeeping season through Michigan Food & Farming Systems

Published on November 1, 2023
Michigan State University Extension provides educational resources and hosts hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans in the program.