Name: Heartland Apicultural Society Conference
Start: 2026-5-30EDT12:00AM
End: 2026-5-31EDT12:00AM

Heartland Apicultural Society Conference

May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Michigan State University Kellogg Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

In partnership with Michigan State University Extension, the Heartland Apicultural Society will host an in-person beekeeping conference on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2026 on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing, MI. The conference will feature presentations by apiculture experts, laboratory workshops, in-hive sessions, beekeeping vendors, and more!

Please visit Heartland Apicultural Society’s website for the conference agenda, lodging options, parking instructions, sponsorship opportunities, and more information.

Registration for conference participants, vendors, and sponsors is open. Early registration closes May 3, 2026. Some sessions have limited spots, so register early for the best selection of sessions.

Great Plains Master Beekeeping Field Experience Hours & Testing

All apiary (in-hive) workshops at the Heartland Apicultural Society Conference can be submitted to Great Plains Master Beekeeping (GPMB) for field experience hours. There will also be limited Great Plains Master Beekeeping Field Testing Opportunities. (Apprentice to Journeyman testing requirements: completed the Apprentice level core modules, field experience hours, and volunteer hours. Journeyman to Masters testing requirements: completed the Journeyman level core modules, field experience hours, and volunteer hours.)

Discount for Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members

Thanks to generous donations to MSU Extension to support Veterans and active-duty military members, U.S. Veterans, Reservists, Active Duty, and National Guard members of the U.S. Armed Forces can receive a discount to attend the conference. Please use discount code "vet50green" if you are registering for both days (for a $50 discount) and "vet25white" if you are registering for a daily registration (for a $25 discount). This discount does not extend to family members.

Accessibility accommodations

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact, Ana Heck, two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for securing funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Michigan State University to implement strategies in the Managed Pollinator Protection Plan.

This program is supported by donations to MSU Extension.

This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program [grant no 2024-70006-43569] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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