Pollinators
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New prairie strip partial budget tool
Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips? -
June 2024 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar
Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
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Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool
Published on June 10, 2024
This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie. -
Budgeting for Prairie Strips
Published on June 10, 2024
This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation. -
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2024
Resources and information for new beekeepers. -
May 2024 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar
Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
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Co-ops 101 webinar recordings now available: How cooperatives work and the basic steps of development
Published on May 10, 2024
Three videos cover cooperative principles and co-op examples, steps to development and legal aspects or entities used. -
Beekeeping workshops and webinars from Michigan State University May–September 2024
Published on May 2, 2024
Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal beekeeping management and honey bee health by registering for in-person workshops and monthly webinars. -
The 2023-2024 United States Beekeeping Survey is live!
Published on May 2, 2024
Beekeepers can participate in a national effort that tracks long-term trends of U.S honey bee colony health by taking the survey by May 31, 2024. -
April 2024 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar
Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
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What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees. -
Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom
Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure. -
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view! -
March 2024 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar
Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Beekeeping Office Hours!
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MSU survey of Michigan residents aims to understand people’s knowledge and attitudes toward pollinators
Published on March 8, 2024
Please take 10 minutes to give us your thoughts towards pollinators. -
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees. -
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat. -
MI Ag Ideas - Getting started with Beekeeping with Ana Heck
We all benefit from a healthy pollinator population. This presentation will cover pollinator diversity, issues that bees are facing, and what people can do to support pollinator health.
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When do beekeepers in Michigan need pesticide certification and licenses?
Published on February 15, 2024
Whether a beekeeper needs to be certified to treat honey bee colonies for varroa mites depends on the treatment used and whether the application is for hire. -
Spring 2024 in-person beekeeping conferences in Michigan
Published on February 9, 2024
Michigan beekeeping associations host several in-person conferences for beekeepers.