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Publications and teaching tools
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Publications and teaching tools |
These publications from MSU Extension are helpful in planning native plant habitats that support beneficial species.
Publications
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- Attracting Beneficial Insects with Native Flowering Plants.
- Identifying Natural Enemies in Crops and Landscapes.
- Conserving Native Bees on Farmland.
- Native Plants bookmark
- Ecologically Based Farming Systems.
Power Point presentations
Power Point presentations for teaching about beneficial insects, pollinators and native plants. Please click on the link once to open the file and save it on your computer. If you double click the link, the presentation will begin without the option for saving.
Please contact the webmaster to request an editable version for educational purposes only. In your request, please specify which Power Point presentation you need and how you plan to use the presentation.
New: Listen to an interview with Anna Fielder, Native Plants website author, entitled Bats, Native Plants and Earth Friendly Organizations. This broadcast is brought to you by blogtalkradio.com. |
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Attracting Beneficial Insects with Native Flowering Plants. A colorful, 5-page summary of much of the data found at this web site. |
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Identifying Natural Enemies in Crops and Landscapes. A handy pocket-sized reference for use outside. Although originally written for growers of field crops, it is appropriate for use with other crops, and in caring for your yard and garden. |
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Print/view a pdf file of the bulletin, or call the MSU Extension Bulletin office (517-353-6740) to order copies. The bulletin inventory number is E-2973. A single copy
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The content for this 46-page guide is contained in the web site Identifying Natural Enemies. Buy the handy, plastic-coated guide by calling the MSU Extension Bulletin office (517-353-6740). The bulletin inventory number is E-2949 and the price is $10.Or download the order form (pdf). |
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Conserving Native Bees on Farmland. Another colorful, 4-page fact sheet for farmers of insect-pollinated crops. Includes native bee biology with practical advice for increasing native bee abundance on farms. |
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Native Plants bookmarks. Two-sided bookmarks perfect for passing out at meetings. Each side describes benefits for establishing native plant areas around the home or farm. Includes the web address. Call the MSU Extension Bulletin office (517-353-6740) to order copies. |
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| Print/view a pdf file of this bulletin, or call the MSU Extension Bulletin office (517-353-6740) to order copies. The bulletin inventory number is E-2985. A single copy costs $1.50 |
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Ecologically Based Farming Systems. This 140-page book from MSU aims to support farm productivity while benefiting the environment and the people who live in the community. Chapters cover community-based food systems, agricultural landscapes and IPM benefits of managing field borders and other non-crop vegetation. Additional chapters on holistic approaches for field crops, potatoes, tart cherries and managed intensive grazing look at new ways to manage farms. A chapter on organic farming highlights two Michigan farmers' organic practices and their families farm experience. Call the MSU Extension Bulletin office (517-353-6740) to order copies. The bulletin inventory number is E-2983 and the price is $13. |
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