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:
Working with bees has been documented to show stress reduction, mindfulness and overall improvement in well-being. Beekeeping promotes a holistic approach for practitioners to treat the whole person. This recorded, knowledge-based webinar will give a brief introduction to the Bee Calm Bee Well Therapeutic Beekeeping program, what is involved in keeping bees, and facilitating a therapeutic beekeeping program.
Type:
Course or Curriculum
Target audiences:
Educators; Researchers
This product is associated with the project "Training agriculture professionals and educators to support beginning farmer veterans’ mental health."
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