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MSU Extension and USDA launch new beginning farmer resource

Published on December 9, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide

Published on December 8, 2025
Beginning Farmer Resource & Decision-Making Guide main page
Spring 2026 Michigan beekeeping schools and conferences

Published on December 8, 2025
Michigan beekeeping associations host several opportunities to learn about beekeeping.
September 2025 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 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar!
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 3, 2025
Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.
August 2025 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 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar!
MSU Extension’s Food Safety Webinar Series: Selling honey & maple syrup – safely

Published on July 23, 2025
Join MSU Extension to learn about the key food safety practices, regulations, and best practices for selling honey and maple syrup products in Michigan.
July 2025 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 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar!
June 2025 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 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar!
Common Flower Visitors in Michigan

Published on May 19, 2025
This document describes features and behaviors unique to 5 groups of bees and 5 butterfly species. These signs can be downloaded and used in your garden to highlight common pollinators.
May 2025 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 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar!
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
April 2025 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 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar!
The 2024-2025 United States Beekeeping Survey is live!

Published on April 2, 2025
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, 2025.
Where to find sustainable farm jobs in Michigan

Published on March 13, 2025
A map, a job posting form, a webpage and a listserv connect farm employers and farmworkers.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan

Published on February 20, 2025
Resources and information for new beekeepers.