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2023 Needs assessment of Michigan small-scale beekeepers
Published on June 6, 2023
Results from a 2023 survey that Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Beekeepers Association administered to beekeepers and people interested in keeping honey bees. -
Generally accepted agricultural and management practices for honey bees
Published on April 18, 2023
The Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) for the Care of Farm Animals include recommendations for managing honey bees. -
Honey production guide for Michigan beekeepers
Published on March 17, 2023
A guide from MSU Extension and the Center for Regional Food Systems outlines best practices for processing and selling liquid honey for beekeepers who make $15,000 or less in annual honey sales. -
Prairie strips: A case study on improving farming yields and pollinator habitat by transforming unprofitable farmland into prairie
Published on March 1, 2023
Creating an agroecosystem to benefit wildlife, research, and the future of farming. -
Online course on pollinator protection for land managers is now available
Published on January 30, 2023
People who work in landscaping and land management in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course. -
Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production
Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10. -
2021 Needs assessment of Michigan small-scale beekeepers
Published on December 8, 2022
Results from a 2021 survey that Michigan State University Extension administered to beekeepers and people interested in keeping honey bees. -
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. -
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 -
Fall yard and garden cleanup tips
Published on November 3, 2022
Use these fall yard and garden cleanup tips for more success next year.