Local, Regional, University and National Initiatives
Michigan /Regional Bee Clubs
Michigan Beekeepers Association Provides numerous resources on beekeeping and hive management.
Eastern Apicultural Association (EAS): is an international nonprofit educational organization founded in 1955 for the promotion of bee culture, education of beekeepers, certification of Master Beekeepers and excellence in bee research. EAS is the largest noncommercial beekeeping organization in the United States and one of the largest in the world
Heartland Apicultural Association (HAS) is a Mid-Western states non-profit organization bringing the latest scientific beekeeping research, beginning beekeeping classes and advanced beekeeping classes to beekeepers
Western Apicultural Association (WAS) is a non-profit educational beekeeping organization for the benefit and enjoyment of all beekeepers in Western North America.
University Resources
Michigan Pollinators Initiative is managed by Michigan State University to provide resources for beekeepers, growers, pollinator planting, and research publications
University of Minnesota Bee Lab's mission is to promote the conservation, health, and diversity of bee pollinators through research, education, and hands-on mentorship.
University of Guelph (Ontario) Honey Bee Research Centre provides cutting edge research including genetics and best practices for beekeeping. They maintain over 300 hives on campus to conduct their research.
Penn State Extension offers a variety of courses for beginner and more advanced beekeepers. Some of the more involved/detailed courses (e.g., Beekeeping 101) are offered for a fee, but much of the material is available a no charge.
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Healthy Planet
National Initiatives & Organizations
National Honey Board (NHB): The history of honey!
The Bee Informed Partnership is dedicated to working with beekeepers to improve colony health and increase colony survivorship. We provide relevant, timely data that helps beekeepers make informed management decisions. Beekeepers of all sides of the industry, from large scale to small scale benefit from our work
The Honey Bee Health Coalitions mission is to bring together beekeepers, researchers, government agencies, agribusinesses, growers, conservation groups, manufacturers and consumer brands, and other key partners to improve the health of honey bees in general and specifically around production agriculture.
American Association of Professional Apiculturists (AAPA) : is an organization consisting of professors, state apiarists, scientists and students who all study and work with honey bees (Apis mellifera).
American Beekeeping Federation (ABF): Your source for all the latest in best practices and bee health
American Honey Producers Association (AHPA) is dedicated to promoting the common interest and general welfare of the American Honey Producer.
Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA): The AIA goal is to provide accurate and helpful information for the successful management of honey bees, while seeking new information and ideas in honey bee management and plant pollination.
Foundation for the preservation of Honey Bees (website): The foundation is a charitable research and education foundation organized with a mission of preserving and protecting honey bees to ensure a quality food supply and the environment.
North American Pollinator Protection Compaign (NAPPC) Pollinators Partnerships: NAPPC's mission is to encourage the health of resident and migratory pollinating animals in North America
Project Apis m (PAm):
Project Apis m.'s mission Is to fund and direct research to enhance the health and vitality of honey bee colonies while improving crop production.