Addressing Veteran Mental Health with Therapeutic Beekeeping

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 with Heroes to Hives partner Mission Beelieve and covers the concepts of therapeutic beekeeping, relevant research and considerations for implementation of a therapeutic beekeeping program and was presented at the Eastern Apiculture Society annual conference in Turf Valley, MD to 45 individuals. EAS serves the Eastern US and portions of the Midwest.
Type:
Conference/Presentation Material
File:
Download file (PPTX)
Authors:
Adam Ingrao, Michigan Food and Farming Systems; Monica Schmitt, Mission Beelieve
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
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.