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Michigan is Tops in…Beekeeping?

Author Anne Erickson
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Bees are everywhere right now, and Michigan is apparently a great spot for beekeepers. That’s not surprising, since we do have a lot of those stingers in the Mitten.

In honor of National Pollinator Week beginning June 20, Lawn Love ranked 2022’s Best States for Beekeeping. “We looked at several metrics, such as total honey production, number of active bee colonies, beekeepers’ salaries, and honey suppliers,” they state in the study. “We also considered colony losses and whether the state protects honeybees from harmful neonics.”

So, how does Michigan rank? We’re No. 8 in “Total Honey Production” (1,000 Pounds), No. 7 in “Value of Honey Production” (Thousands), No. 4 in “Number of Honey Supplier”s and No. 6 in “Number of Apiculture Classes.” Pretty high on the tally! Overall, we’re No. 7 for beekeeping, in general. View the full ranking here.

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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