Bee Calm Bee WellAddressing 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:

Presented Bee Calm Bee Well training at the AgrAbility National Training Workshop in Las Cruces, NM March 26, 2025 to 65 professionals in accessible ag tech, social work, advocacy, ag education, and Agency personnel.

Type:

Conference/Presentation Material

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

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

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.