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Add common milkweed to your garden to make colorful insects happy

Published on September 30, 2024
Milkweed plants can serve as host to many kinds of interesting insects.
Michigan Beekeepers Association 2024 Fall Conference

Published on September 30, 2024
The fall beekeeping conference will be held in Benzie County and include a honey show, three tracks of presentations on pollinator plants, alternative hive styles, honey bee colony health and more!
Keep animal behavior in mind when responding to an accident involving livestock

Published on September 27, 2024
When interacting with livestock, especially in stressful situations such as transportation accidents, being aware of an animal’s behavior and body language is important for everyone’s safety.
Fundraising campaign to support Michigan State University Extension apiculture programs

Published on September 26, 2024
Make a gift to support Michigan beekeepers and honey bees.
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases pollinator solar guide

Published on September 26, 2024
The guide describes pollinator-friendly utility-scale solar projects.
New resource on bees and butterflies available for your garden

Published on September 20, 2024
Download or print signs about five bees and five butterflies in Michigan.
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.
Spring 2025 Michigan beekeeping schools and conferences

Published on September 17, 2024
Michigan beekeeping associations host several in-person and virtual conferences for beekeepers.
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.