MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.

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  All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

  Published on April 8, 2021
  New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.

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  Watching birds is fun, good for your health - and Michigan's economy, too

  Published on March 28, 2021
  Michigan Sea Grant's free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to get started in this fascinating hobby.

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  Register for blueberry stem gall wasp and blueberry pollination webinar on March 17

  Published on March 9, 2021
  Although the focus will be mainly on early-season blueberry management issues, the bee pollination information will be useful for small fruit crops such as raspberries and blackberries.

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  Pollinator stewardship guide for blueberry growers is now available

  Published on February 2, 2021
  Blueberry growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension educators and specialists provided input on a blueberry pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.

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  MSU Extension co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Spring Conference

  Published on February 2, 2021
  The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Spring Virtual Conference promises four days of content sure to interest beekeepers, people considering beekeeping, honey bee enthusiasts and hive product developers.

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  Horticulture Series Offered at the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference

  Published on January 28, 2021
  Home gardeners can join large-scale farmers to learn about plant and soil science topics to enhance their sustainable practices.

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  Michigan Food and Farming Systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021.

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  Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan

  Published on December 10, 2020
  A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies.

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  Largest agriculture training program for military service members in U.S. continues expansion

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Heroes to Hives announces state partnerships to bring beekeeping education to more veterans.