Heather Chapman

Oct 14, 2024 | canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck |Heather Chapman |Meghan Milbrath

Michigan State University updated its Pollinator Champions online course with improved course navigation and accessibility features, new graphics and additional resources. Pollinator Champions is a free, self-paced online course designed to educate the public on who are pollinators, why they are important, what is happening to them and how you can help. The course is packed full of videos, articles and fun activities to guide you through the amazing world of pollinators and pollination.

Sep 10, 2024 | canr.msu.edu | Meghan Milbrath |Ana Heck |Heather Chapman

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Jun 18, 2024 | canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck |Heather Chapman |Meghan Milbrath

A new online learning module, Diagnostic Tools for Honey Bee Diseases, covers common honey bee diseases and parasites. Michigan State University, Texas A&M University, University of Florida and University of Minnesota developed the tool to teach veterinary practitioners the visual signs of common honey bee ailments, how to differentiate them, and ways to diagnose each one.

Mar 15, 2024 | canr.msu.edu | Heather Chapman |Meghan Milbrath

The Northern Bee Network is a directory for beekeepers in the United States to buy, sell and trade local honey bee queens and nucleus colonies (nucs). The directory is free for all users, and producers can be listed by filling out a simple form. The goal of the directory is for beekeepers to find producers selling local queens and bees and for queen producers to find each other to share ideas and genetics.