MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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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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  Guide on American and European foulbrood from the Honey Bee Health Coalition

  Published on November 29, 2022
  The guide includes information on identifying, testing for, and mitigating American and European foulbrood disease in honey bee colonies

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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.

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  Generally accepted agricultural and management practices for honey bees

  Published on November 14, 2022
  The 2022 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) for the Care of Farm Animals include new recommendations for managing honey bees.

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  Fall yard and garden cleanup tips

  Published on November 3, 2022
  Use these fall yard and garden cleanup tips for more success next year.

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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.

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  Michigan State University creating tools to train veterinarians in honey bee medicine

  Published on October 28, 2022
  MSU Department of Entomology’s Meghan Milbrath, Ph.D., was awarded a $250,000 grant to create training and tools for veterinarians to increase access to care for beekeepers.

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  Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course

  Published on October 13, 2022
  Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course.

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  Extension Master Gardener Photos of the Month for October showcase the importance of pollinators

  Published on October 10, 2022
  Diane Phelps’ and Katie Stone’s photos highlight one of MSU Extension Master Gardener’s missions: Teaching others about pollinators.