Addressing Veteran Mental Health with Beekeeping

ENC23-229 (project overview)

Project Type: Professional Development Program

Funds awarded in 2023: $119,032.00

Projected End Date: 10/02/2026

Grant Recipient: Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS)

Region: North Central

State: Michigan

Project Coordinator:

Dr. Adam Ingrao

Michigan Food and Farming Systems

Description:

This presentation was made as part of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program's Hap-Bee hour in December of 2024 and was attended by 30 individuals. The lecture covers the therapeutic beekeeping practices, research, and training we are providing through this professional development grant.

Type:

Conference/Presentation Material

File:

Download file (PPTX)

Authors:

Adam Ingrao, Michigan Food and Farming Systems; Valerie Carter, Dept. of Veteran Affairs; Jessie Bennett, University of New Hampshire; Christine Gould, Dept. of Veteran Affairs

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers

This product is associated with the project "Training agriculture professionals and educators to support beginning farmer veterans’ mental health."

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.