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Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom

Published on April 15, 2026
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure.
Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales

Published on April 15, 2026
Como las abejas llegan a las explotaciones frutícolas durante la floración, los agricultores pueden proteger a los polinizadores y minimizar la exposición a los pesticidas.
How to obtain a pesticide application business license in Michigan

Published on April 13, 2026
Businesses applying pesticides for hire in Michigan must obtain a pesticide application business license. Understanding certification, experience, insurance and application requirements helps ensure compliance and legal operation.
Heartland Apicultural Society Conference to hold its 2026 conference in Michigan

Published on April 6, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026 Heartland Apicultural Society Conference.
The 2025-2026 United States Beekeeping Survey is live!

Published on April 1, 2026
Beekeepers can participate in a national effort that tracks long-term trends of U.S honey bee colony health by taking the survey by April 30, 2026.
Blending production and conservation: How a market vegetable farm integrated native plants

Published on March 30, 2026
This project highlights the potential for integrating native plants into existing vegetable farms.
Registration is open for beginning farmer field days

Published on March 24, 2026
A three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources.
Catch the buzz: Join MSU Extension for a new conference on wild pollinators

Published on March 20, 2026
MSU Extension will host a one-day event about wild bees with lectures and interactive sessions.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
MSU Extension to host farm succession planning seminar in West Branch

Published on March 2, 2026
A practical seminar to help farm families move forward with clarity and confidence.