Michigan Beekeepers' Association & MSU Extension Spring Conference
March 11, 2023 7:30AM - 4:00PM
219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
Contact: Ana Heck
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension will co-host the Michigan Beekeepers Association’s Spring Conference, which will be held in Lansing on Saturday, March 11th, 2023.
The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association has served Michigan beekeepers for 158 years, and it supports over 30 local beekeeping clubs in Michigan.
Highlights include:
- Dr. Zachary Huang, Dr. Meghan Milbrath, and Ana Heck will provide updates on MSU research & extension.
- MSU's Dr. Emily Mayhew and PhD student Hannah Mulheron will lead a session on honey flavor and its role in enhancing sweetness.
- Dr. David Peck will deliver a keynote address on collective decision-making and swarm intelligence.
- There will be a track on beginning beekeeping for "newbees", a track on sustainable beekeeping, and presentations on working with beeswax.
- ... and much more!
In addition to the live conference on Saturday, March 11th, there will be a series of pre-conference webinars:
- Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Pre-Conference Webinar with Dr. Marla Spivak on Thursday, March 2nd at 7pm
- Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Pre-Conference Webinar with Dr. Frank Rinkevich on Tuesday, March 7th at 7pm
- Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Pre-Conference Webinar with Randy Oliver on Thursday, March 9th at 7pm
All dates, times, presenters, and topics are subject to change and cancelation.
Learn more about the conference and register.
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- Sign up for MSU Extension's "Pollinators and Pollination" news digests
- Michigan Pollinator Initiative website
- MSU Extension Pollinators & Pollination website
- MSU Beekeeping YouTube channel
- Michigan Pollinator Initiative Facebook page
- MSU Beekeeping Facebook page
- Ask Extension
Accessibility accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact, Ana Heck, two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
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