Project Apis m. (PAm) Enhancing the Health of Honey Bees

PAm is requesting YOUR help in funding these research projects TODAY to help the honey bee NOW.  We especially want to fund recent proposals we have received.  Bee research GUIDED by beekeepers. PRACTICAL solutions!

Dr. Reed Johnson - Dimilin Research

Maryann Frazier - Pesticide Cost Share Program

Dr. Brian Johnson - IVDS (Integrated Virus Detection System)

Dr. Johnathan Engelsma - Hive Scale Network

Dr. David Tarpy - Nexcelom Vision System to process BIP (Bee Informed) samples

Click on the 'Donate Button' to help make these projects possible. Or mail your donation to PAm, P.O. Box 3157, Chico, CA 95927. Circulate this message so that PAm can obtain the needed funding for these necessary projects. Project Apis m. is  a 501 (c)(5) non-profit organization.

PAm has accomplished great strides in the six and one-half years of its existence.  Highlights of PAm's work include:

*  Sponsored 40 different projects infusing $2.4 Million into bee research

*  Bid successfully for and received over $1 Million in grant funding

*  Introduced technology from other fields into the bee world

*  Accomplished considerable 'firsts' for the bee industry, including:

*  Awarded the 1st Specialty Crop Block Grant to a bee organization

*  Developed the 1st comprehensive Best Management Practices (BMP's) for commercial beekeepers

*  Conducted 1st-ever, in-depth look at pathogens in migratory beekeeping operations

*  Partnered in 1st-ever, coordinated effort to improve CA border crossings by bee trucks

*  Provided funding for the 1st-ever, cost-share program for full pesticide analyses of hive matrices

*  Developed 1st-ever comprehensive effort to improve honey bee forage resources

RIGHT NOW PAM IS:

*  Managing 4 different grants

*  Producing 2 enews letters for beekeepers and growers

*  Regularly producing YouTube videos and e-learning modules for beekeepers

*  Hosting honey bee research conferences

*  Building a germplasm respository to improve honey bee stock

*  Initiating another Tech Transfer Team to help beekeepers in their apiaries

*  Sponsoring a PhD fellowship for a future honey bee scientist

Testimonials about Project Apis m....

"PAm presentations are very informative."  Brian Liggett, Beekeeper

"Thanks to PAm for all you do on behalf of the bee industry."  Bryan Ashurst, Past President, CSBA

"You organize and conduct honey bee programs so well."  Dr. Eric Mussen, UCD

"I truly love getting the PAm email.  It's always filled with great information on the bees!"   Patrick Cavanaugh, Editor, Pacific Nut Producer

"Good things are being accomplished with the Specialty Crop Grant Funds."  Kathy Alameda,   Federal Funds Manager, California Department of Food and Ag

"You do a masterful job."  Dr. Barbara Glenn, Vice President of Science and Regulatory Affairs, Crop Life America