Pollinators
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What we wished we'd known in the bee-gining
Published on January 30, 2024
Ten statements from beekeepers about starting beekeeping and what they wish they knew sooner. -
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases honey bee nutrition guide
Published on January 22, 2024
Honey Bee Health Coalition helps beekeepers unlock the secrets of hive nutrition with new honey bee nutrition guide. -
Planning for pollination of fruit crops
Published on January 19, 2024
Pollination service contracts can clarify expectations for both beekeepers and growers during crop bloom. -
EPA issues advisory for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives
Published on January 18, 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. -
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2024
Published on January 4, 2024
Join the Michigan State University Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables. -
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects
Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos. -
Michigan Beekeeping Rules and Regulations
Published on November 14, 2023
This bulletin outlines the rules, regulations, and recommendations for keeping honey bees in Michigan. -
European Foulbrood Office Hours Webinar
Learn about the honey bee bacterial disease European foulbrood. Designed for beekeepers to identify and manage this disease.
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MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. -
Heroes to Hives program registration is open for the 2024 beekeeping season through Michigan Food & Farming Systems
Published on November 1, 2023
Michigan State University Extension provides educational resources and hosts hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans in the program. -
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024
Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. -
September 2023 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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Honey Bee Health Coalition releases Spanish-language editions of two popular varroa management guides
Published on September 18, 2023
Spanish-language editions of the Tools for Varroa Management Guide and the Guide to Varroa Mite Controls for Commercial Beekeeping Operations are now available. -
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023
Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators. -
August 2023 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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July 2023 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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June 2023 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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May 2023 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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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. -
April 2023 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!