Virtual Class, “Bee-Engaged: An Average Joe Beekeeper’s Guide to Basic Beekeeping” – July 2023
$99.00
Basic Beekeeping Class for those thinking about becoming Beekeepers (“Wanna-Bees”) and for Beginning Beekeepers (“New-Bees”) or Intermediate Beekeepers looking for a Basic Beekeeping refresher course…
The “Bee-Engaged: An Average Joe’s Guide to Basic Beekeeping” is being offered for those new to and interested in BEEcoming a Beekeeper or for Beginner and Intermediate Beekeepers desiring to refresh their Basic Beekeeping knowledge. It will run on Zoom on three Monday evenings (July 10, 17 & 31, 2023 – 5:30 – 8:30 pm MT / 7:30 – 10:30 pm ET). More information on the “Average Joe Beekeeper” can be found on Facebook by Clicking Here.
This course is certified as one of the Colorado State Beekeeping Association (CSBA) prerequisite Basic Beekeeping Courses for the CSBA’s Master Beekeeping Program’s Apprentice Level.
Total contact time is 9 hours (three 3 hour sessions) and registration is $99 per household for all three sessions and all household members.
Topics in the “Bee-Engaged: An Average Joe Beekeeper’s Guide to Basic Beekeeping” —
Session 1:
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Honey Bees – Why We Need Them
Module 3: Brief History of Beekeeping
Module 4: Basic Honey Bee Anatomy
Module 5: Disease & Pests
Session 2:
Module 6: Mites – Monitoring & Control
Module 7: Equipment Basics
Module 8: Apiary Location & Hive Placement
Module 9: Package & Nuc Installation
Module 10: Inspections
Session 3:
Module 11: Feeding Basics – The How & Why
Module 12: Split Basics – What You’ll Need to Know
Module 13: Swarm Basics – Why They Swarm / How to Suppress
Module 14: Honey! Extracting Basics
Module 15: Cottage Food Act Overview
Module 16: Wrap-up / Q & A
All modules are recorded and made available to the students in each class for review for at least 6 months after the class ends. Likewise, PDF files for each session are provided to students for their use to review the materials along with optionally printing to take notes during the class.
All students completing the course will receive an electronic Certificate of Completion.
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